Cheesy Sausage ‘N Mac Bites
Introduction: Cheesy Sausage ‘N Mac Bites
Let’s be honest, you can’t go wrong with savory sausage and macaroni and cheese. This recipe takes box mac n cheese and elevates it to a grab and go bite that is pure genius. Cheesy sausage and mac bites are the perfect addition to your Super Bowl party, your kid’s lunchbox, or as a side at your next BBQ.
Supplies
Ingredients:
Favorite boxed macaroni and cheese- I used Kraft Deluxe
1 16oz package <PERSON> ground sausage- mild or hot
Spray olive oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan for garnish
Additional Supplies:
1 sauté pan
1 medium sauce pan
1 colander
1 rubber spatula
1 mini muffin pan
Optional: 24 mini muffin tins
Step 1: Prepare Macaroni and Cheese According to Box
First, make your macaroni and cheese. In most cases, this will require boiling water, adding the macaroni to cook until tender, and straining the pasta. Add your cheese sauce and stir.
Preheat your oven to 425F.
Step 2: Cook Ground Sausage
While your water is coming to a boil, begin cooking your ground sausage in a sauté pan on medium high heat. Stir often until meat is brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Combine Mac N Cheese and Sausage
Add your ground sausage into the macaroni and cheese and stir until it is well mixed.
Step 4: Assemble Your Bites
Spray your mini muffin pan with olive oil or put a mini muffin tin in each spot. Sprinkle 1Tbs of shredded cheese into each cup. 456
Fill the rest of the cup to the top with the <PERSON> and sausage mixture. Use your spoon to press the mixture down and add a little more in a mound on top. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Slide a baking spatula or knife around each cup and remove from the muffin tin. If they aren’t coming out easily, allow to cool longer.
Step 5: Watch Them Disappear
These bites are so easy to grab and enjoy that they will disappear the moment you set them out! So make sure you grab one quickly to savor the creamy, smoky goodness of these Cheesy Sausage Mac Bites. 456