Game Day Mac & Cheese Bites

These tasty nibbles are a powerhouse snack that is a hit with kids and grown-ups! Make them over the top by adding a mix-ins such as crumbled bacon, crab, or lobster meat.

Yield: 12 bites

Ingredients

• 2 The Farmer’s Cow Large Eggs
• 8 oz elbow, or short pasta of choice
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup The Farmer’s Cow fat-free milk
• 4 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 7 oz low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Grease a non-stick muffin pan and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt the cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture becomes slightly thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
• Gently stir cheese mixture into the cooked pasta. Check again for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if needed.
• Allow to slightly cool for 10 minutes. Stir in eggs. Divide into the 12 muffin cups.
• Bake 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from pan.

Date Posted: January 16, 2023

• Milk
• Eggs