Description
Delightful bite-sized macaroni and cheese snacks with a crispy cracker crust and cheesy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. elbow macaroni
- 5 oz. garlic and herb cheese (like Boursin, Alouette, or herbed cream cheese)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 6 tbsp. butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray two mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a bowl, then combine with the crushed Ritz crackers and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Press about 1 teaspoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each mini muffin cup and slightly up the sides to form a crust.
- Cook the macaroni in boiling water until just before al dente, then drain and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the soft herbed cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, milk, eggs, cold butter, salt, and pepper to the macaroni, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of the mac and cheese mixture into each muffin cup over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until slightly golden and bubbly.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from tins. Use a knife to carefully loosen the edges for easier serving.
Notes
Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish. Customize with different cheeses or add bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, bite-sized snacks, comfort food, appetizer, party food