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Mac, Chicken and Cheese Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 1 piece
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 Tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 Cup milk
  • 1 Cup White Cheddar
  • 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 Cup bread crumbs
  • 1 Cup shredded cooked chicken

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions (the pasta I used said to cook for 9-12 minutes, so I cooked it for 10 minutes).
  • Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a small heavy bottomed saucepan melt 2 Tbsp of the butter.
  • Whisk in the flour and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk in a slow stream and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally .
  • Add the white cheddar and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the cheese sauce and chicken over the pasta and stir to combine.
  • In a bowl, combine the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Grease mini muffin cups.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup of the macaroni mixture into the muffin cups, sprinkle the top with the bread and cheese mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes (I cooked mine for 20 mins) or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  • Cool in muffin cups, remove and serve.
  • *Allow to cool and place in ziploc bag,label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, place in toaster oven or oven at 300 for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Sugar: 1g