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    January 26, 2021 Appetizers

    Muffin Tin Macaroni and Cheese Bites

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    In this post, we'll show you how to make Macaroni and Cheese Bites using a muffin tin. This easy appetizer recipe is made with crescent roll dough, cheddar cheese, and store-bought, prepared macaroni and cheese.

    Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Macaroni and Cheese. These are stacked high on a white plate. A yellow napkin is in the background.
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    If you love macaroni and cheese everything, these baked bites are for you! They are bursting with cheesy goodness, and are a nice alternative to fried mac & cheese bites. They make a scrumptious lunch recipe for the kids.

    Ingredients

    Before starting this recipe, you'll want to verify that you have the following ingredients:

    Macaroni and Cheese

    The macaroni and cheese used to make these bites can be whatever brand or variety you prefer. You can use mac & cheese from a box, frozen, or premade from the prepared foods section.

    The only catch is it needs to be fully cooked and allowed to settle (and thicken) for at least 15 minutes before using it in this recipe.

    Cheese

    This recipe uses cheddar cheese cut into cubes from a block. However, you can substitute the cheese for whatever cheese you prefer.

    Crescent Roll Dough

    We used the Grands! XL Crescent Dough tube which is 12-ounces of dough versus the standard 8-ounces of dough. This larger size product held up nicely when stuffed with the macaroni & cheese, and extra cheddar.

    Equipment and Supplies Needed

    We used the following equipment and supplies to make this recipe. Items that are optional or can be substituted will be noted.

    • Standard Size Muffin Tin
    • Conventional Oven
    • Non-Stick Spray
    • Knife
    • Spoon
    • Cutting board

    Recipe Tips

    This recipe is easy to make if you know the right tips and tricks! Here are my tips for ensuring your macaroni and cheese bites come out perfectly.

    Cheddar cheese cubes in crescent dough triangles nestled in a muffin tin.

    Keep Crescent Dough Chilled

    When Crescent roll dough starts to warm up, it begins to rise and gets sticky. Therefore, keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to work with it.

    Prepare all other ingredients first and have them ready to go before you open the dough tube.

    Macaroni and cheese nestled in an outstretched crescent roll triangle.

    Premade Macaroni and Cheese

    As mentioned in the ingredients section above. The macaroni and cheese must be precooked. It doesn't matter what kind of mac and cheese you use, but make sure it's cooled and settled before adding it to the dough.

    Storage

    Macaroni and cheese bites can be stored refrigerated or frozen. Just follow these easy steps.

    Tucked crescent dough stuffed with macaroni inside a muffin tin.

    Refrigerator

    To store the bites in the refrigerator, simply wrap them in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container. Place them in the refrigerator and store them for up to 3 days.

    Refrigerated bites can be reheated in the microwave for 30 - 45 seconds per bite. Alternatively, you can reheat them in a toaster oven, or conventional oven (on a baking sheet) at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.

    Freezer

    To store the bites frozen, simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them inside a zippered freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible from the bag. Place them in the freezer and store them for up to 3 months.

    Frozen bites can be reheated in the microwave for about 90 seconds per bite. Alternatively, you can reheat them in a toaster oven, or conventional oven (on a baking sheet) at 350°F for 7-10 minutes.

    Inside an opened macaroni and cheese crescent dough roll. A hand is pulling it apart.

    Recipe

    Follow the recipe below to make Muffin Tin Macaroni and Cheese Bites! This recipe makes 8 Bites, but you can adjust the recipe card for other serving sizes.

    Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Macaroni and Cheese. These are stacked high on a white plate. A yellow napkin is in the background.
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    Muffin Tin Macaroni and Cheese Bites

    Muffin Tin Macaroni and Cheese Bites are made with crescent roll dough, cheddar cheese, and mac and cheese. They're baked in a muffin tin until golden brown and the insides are cheesy and gooey.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 22 minutes
    Course Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cheese, crescent dough, Macaroni & cheese bombs, macaroni and cheese
    Servings 8 Bites
    Calories 185cal
    Author Muffin Tin Recipes
    Cost $5

    Equipment

    • 12-count standard size muffin tin
    • conventional oven
    • knife
    • cutting board
    • non-stick spray

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz crescent dough 1 roll is 8 oz
    • 3 oz cheddar cheese or 8 small cubes
    • ½ cup macaroni & cheese your choice

    Instructions

    • Prepare macaroni & cheese product; set aside (you will have extra).
    • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Spray a muffin tin with non stick spray.
    • Open your crescent dough. Separate the pre-cute triangles and lay each triangle over an open muffin tin space.
    • Add one chunk of cheese to each triangle.
    • Add 1 tablespoon of macaroni and cheese to each triangle.
    • Wrap each triangle over and fold into a ball.
    • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove from oven. Enjoy warm while still gooey.

    Notes

    Nutritional Values are meant to be a guide and may vary. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bite | Calories: 185cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
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