Beth's Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites | ENTERTAINING WITH BETH

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Learn how to make my bacon mac & cheese bites, one of my easy party appetizers that's perfect for New Years Eve!

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BETH’S BACON MAC & CHEESE BITES
Makes 18 hors d’oeuvres

INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp (15 g) butter for greasing tins
1 cup (140 g) tiny elbow macaroni
3 tbsp (45 g) butter
2 tbsp (15 g) flour
1 cup (240 ml) milk
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 minced garlic clove
freshly cracked pepper
1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar cheese + ½ cup (120 ml) mozzarella for topping
1/2 cup (120 ml) cooked bacon, chopped
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup (40 g) flour
¼ cup (60 ml) chives

METHOD:
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

Grease a mini muffin tin lightly with melted butter and set aside.

Boil pasta according to package instructions.

Cook bacon in skillet or in microwave. To microwave line a plate with paper towel, place bacon on top, and then place more paper towel on top. Microwave on high for 6 mins until browned and crispy. Allow to cool on towel, and chop into a rough chop.

Then in a large skillet prepare the cheese sauce, melt 3 tbsp butter, add flour and whisk and cook for 1 minute then slowly whisk in milk, whisking all the while, a smooth sauce will develop. Add cayenne, salt, garlic and pepper.

Then add cheddar cheese, and whisk until smooth. Remove from flame and allow to cool slightly.

Drain pasta and transfer it into a large bowl. Add cheese sauce and stir to combine. Then add egg and egg yolks, flour, and bacon. Stir to combine.

Using a mini ice cream scoop portion out into muffin tin, and top with the mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 13-15 mins until golden brown and cheese has melted. Allow to cool to set up and become stable.

Place on platter and top with freshly snipped chives. Serve with champagne! Enjoy!

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[StefenColalillo]

Beth, I hope you know that I'm watching your videos at 5:30 in the morning instead of sleeping!!! These looks so yummy!!!! Gonna have to give them a try!

[irismalon]

I like the quality of your videos. :) the food looks yummier, with the music and stuff. Haha, definitely gonna try this. Thanks.

[razors]

I'm addicted to watching cooking videos now. It looks soon good. LOL

[patriciagimay]

Thank you Beth for answering and explaining.Blessings Patricia

[marshaaguilar]

Tried this recipe, so good! Your recipes are so easy to follow, and most of your ingredients are easy to find even for us who live in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. I always enjoy watching you and listening to your tips which are very, very helpful.

[morism.]

This is so GOOD! i just tried this and all my friends cant stop eating, and its really easy to prepare!! thank you for this amazing recipe!!

[ericawong]

These look so good.., AHHH, I'm getting hungry

[jayaruparanagama]

Hey Beth, thanks for this fabulous recipe! I made them yesterday for a get together and they were a hit! I skipped the bacon but added mushrooms, green chillies and a bit of onions instead. Also used almond milk instead of normal milk hoping it wouldn't taste weird haha and it didn't! Yay! They were yum! Again, thanks for this! :) x

[PatriciaGG]

Beth, this is so delicious. It´s  something new for an appetizer. I love the idea.

Have a wonderful and safe New Year Time with your, Beth!

Patricia.

[minnieps]

Made this for my daughter to bring to a New Years Eve party. Everyone loved it. Easy to make and very delicious. I cut down the cheddar to 3/4 cup and added 1/4 cup of asiago cheese. Substituted the chives with green onions since that is what I had on hand.

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[mikeoheir]

this is an awesome idea for alzheimers patients! finger food that tastes great. cant wait to make this for my Mom.
thank you so much!

[CharitoNP]

I'm making this again tonight for some friends!!! Don't know if I'm doing 4 generation pasta or chicken with it. All my cooking is from your channel! Xoxo

[BohistaNordica]

Very down-to-earth with a fancy won't love these??? They're on our New Year's Eve menu.  Thanks and Happy 2015!! xojenny

[vivianli]

beth i am so hungry right now! lol hope you had a great christmas!

[pristley]

Thanks a lot dear beth. I love mac and cheese, it is on my holiday table and I eat them on my birthday. Now this adds to my new years small bites list.Thanks a lot :)

[sunnym]

Thanks so much for all the hard work that you do for us subbies. Your recipes are amazing. ..HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family

[Hennahouseasma]

yummmy yummmy beth lovely my daughter loves it..yayyyy!! thank u ..happy holidays

[anantamurti]

Thanks for another great recipe! :) I replaced bacon with 1 thinly sliced and cubed lamb sausage just to give that kick and it tasted heavenly. I made a veg batch as well and added 1 small grated courgette instead of bacon :) Have a great, happy and safe new year! Happy New Year Beth! Xx

[MISMEEHAN]

Thank you for a great and easy recipe.  Happy New Year to you as well.