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mac & cheese bites with RITZ® and Coca-Cola

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 48 RITZ® crackers
  • ½ lb elbow pasta
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup jack cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¾ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • nonstick spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Spray two standard muffin pans with nonstick spray, and place a RITZ® cracker in the bottom of each.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it has completely melted, add in the flour and whisk until creamy and lump-free. Allow to cook for 1 minute, then slowly pour in the milk, stirring continuously.
  • Keep cooking the sauce, whisking it, until it's creamy and thick. Remove from heat, and stir in the spices and cheeses. Set aside.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and cook elbow pasta 1-2 minutes less than the recommended time. Drain well, and stir into the cheese sauce.
  • Evenly divide the mac & cheese amongst the 24 muffin cavities, and top each "muffin" with a crushed RITZ® cracker and additional Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly, then remove from pan and enjoy with Coca-Cola!