Bacon-Wrapped Mac & Cheese Bites for Irresistible Snack Time

Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Mac & Cheese Bites are a perfect appetizer for game day or parties, combining creamy mac and cheese with crispy bacon.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 25

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 3 25

Servings: 6 bites

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bites

1 cup Macaroni Cook slightly under al dente.
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Substitute with Gruyère or a blend for decadence.
12 slices Bacon Use thin-cut bacon; partially cooked.
to taste Toothpicks For securing bacon.

For Dipping Sauces (optional)

1 cup Ranch Dressing
1 cup BBQ Sauce
1 cup Spicy Aioli

Equipment

skillet
baking sheet
Wire Rack
Plastic wrap
Toothpicks
ice cream scoop

Method

Cooking Steps

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, slightly under al dente. Drain and mix with cheese sauce.
Stir in additional shredded cheddar cheese to enhance creaminess.
Cover and chill mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
Shape mac and cheese into 1 to 1½ inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Freeze the shaped balls for 20-30 minutes until firm.
Partially cook the thin-cut bacon in a skillet for 2-3 minutes.
Wrap each chilled mac and cheese ball with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is golden brown.
Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
Let the bites rest for 5 minutes before serving with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the mixture well to prevent oozing during baking. Experiment with different cheeses for a twist.

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