Description
These delightful Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Bites are a perfect combination of spicy jalapeños, creamy cheeses, and flavorful seasonings, all packed into convenient bite-sized portions. They make a great appetizer or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup crispy browned butter breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 cups uncooked small elbow pasta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt (2% or full fat)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (Hungarian)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (as desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (as desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (as desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño slices (or as preferred)
Browned Butter Breadcrumbs:
Mac and Cheese Mixture:
Instructions
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: In a bowl, mix browned butter breadcrumbs with coarse salt. Set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Cook elbow pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Mixture: In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter. Add cheddar, fontina, and parmesan cheeses, yogurt, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until cheeses are melted.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, cheese mixture, beaten egg, and jalapeño slices until well combined.
- Form Bites: Using a spoon, scoop mixture into mini muffin tins or shape into small balls. Top each with the prepared breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these flavorful Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Bites!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeños to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize the cheeses used in the mixture.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Jalapeño, Mac and Cheese, Bites, Appetizer, Cheese, Spicy
