Mac & Cheese Bites

Great make-ahead snack or lunch option

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni noodles

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp all purpose flour

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray

2. Cook macaroni according to package directions and set aside

3. Melt butter in saucepan

4. Add in flour and let simmer for a minute

5. Slowly add in the milk and let simmer for a few more minutes until bubbly

6. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and stir until melted

7. Add in macaroni and stir to cover noodles; set aside to cool or refrigerate overnight

8. Scoop 1 tablespoon of mac n cheese into each mini muffin tin cup

9. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly

10. Let cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan

adapted from The Best Ideas for Kids