I’m a kid at heart! Are you? These Baked Mac & Cheese Bites are the best snack to eat.

Ohhh… remember to eat your bites with a hot dog or two and your favorite beer while watching the Major League Baseball teams on television. Go Detroit Tigers!

Servings

6

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry whole wheat elbows

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/2 tablespoon flour

1/4 cup low fat milk

1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

1/4 cup shredded cheddar

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method of Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cook elbows according to package directions.

Drain and set aside.

In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Whisk in milk and garlic powder, cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Monterey jack cheese until melted.

Combine with cooked pasta and stir in the beaten egg, salt, and pepper.

Grease a 12 cup mini muffin tin.

Divide the mac and cheese among the 12 cups.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly browned.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Garnish with Parmesan and chives if desired.