Bacon-Wrapped Mac & Cheese Bites. Yes, they make the best appetizer. Yes, you’re going to want to make them for every party.

Creamy mac and cheese bakes into bite-sized cups wrapped in bacon. If that doesn’t make the best appetizer ever, then I really don’t know what does.

Because let’s all be honest for a second here. Appetizers should be delicious, like knock your socks off delicious, and really (read: REALLY) flavorful. They should also be a total crowd favorite, because duh, they are party food after all! And we all know that party food should be festive and easy to eat so that you can eat and talk at the same time (ok maybe not at the exact same time, but you know what I mean).

And what is all those things? Bite-sized mac and cheese! Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food for a reason. It’s delicious and we all love it. So what happens when you make mac and cheese and bake it in a muffin pan? Well, now you’ve just made the best appetizer ever!

However, if you are a total overachiever like me and you want to win the appetizer game (is there such a thing?), then go the extra mile and top these off with the crunchiest, most flavorful bacon you can possibly cook. To say that mac and cheese and bacon make the best combination ever is a total understatement. This combo, my friend, is pretty stinkin’ delicious.

Needless to say, you are probably going to want to make a double batch. When an appetizer is this good, it disappears quickly. Your family and friends are going to love them, so make plenty to go around!

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Bacon-Wrapped Mac & Cheese Bites

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A fun twist on classic mac & cheese! Creamy macaroni wrapped in crispy bacon - the perfect bite-site snack or party appetizer!

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Ingredients

• 12 bacon strips
• 1 box macaroni and cheese
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare macaroni noodles as package indicates.
3. Drain and discard water.
4. Add butter, milk, onion, cheddar cheese and cheese packet to macaroni and mix well.
5. Lightly spray muffin pan with cooking spray.
6. Line muffin pan with bacon and fill with cheesy macaroni.
7. Transfer to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 mins before removing cheese bites from muffin pan.
9. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 188Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 403mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.