Barilla® Mac & Cheese Protein Bites
Barilla® Mac & Cheese Protein Bites
30 minutes total
If you’re not serving these immediately, simply store on a baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. Reheat at 400°F for 10 minutes prior to serving.
Macaroni & Cheese Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 0
Ingredients for 8 d oz. mini muffin mac & cheese bites
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+™ Elbows |
| 3 | Tablespoon butter |
| 4 | Tablespoon flour |
| 1-1/2 | Cup skim milk |
| 3 | Packed cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1/2 | Cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for sprinkling on top |
| 3 | Large egg yolks |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 425°F and a pot of water to boil.
Step 2
Cook the pasta according to package directions - drain well, and place on a tray to cool down.
Step 3
Spray a nonstick mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Step 6
Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking occasionally, for about 2 -3 minutes until thickened.
Step 7
Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and stir to melt.
Step 8
Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, salt and nutmeg. Stir in macaroni.
Step 9
Spoon slightly rounded tablespoons of macaroni and cheese into the prepared mini muffin pan. Each cup should be filled to the top. Pack each one down gently. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Step 10
Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and sizzling. Completely cool. Using a teaspoon, carefully loosen the mac and cheese bites and transfer to a platter to serve.
Protein+® Elbows Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Elbows pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
- Shape Short
- Cook time 5-7 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta