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This Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites recipe is a cheesy appetizer that everyone loves. Make them for your next party or as a fun family dinner!

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites

When it comes to appetizers what could be better than combining macaroni and cheese with bacon? These Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up right before serving. Or make them as a fun dinner for your family!

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How To Make Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites

Bacon in a muffin greased muffin tin.

Step One: Line The Muffin Pan

First, grease the muffin pan cups using cooking spray. Line the cups with precooked bacon.

Adding the mac and cheese to the muffin tins.

Step Two: Fill With Mac and Cheese

Fill the cups with macaroni and cheese. You can use your favorite homemade recipe or use the boxed kind. I used Annie’s Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese and added one cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese. I had about 2 1/2 cups of mac and cheese to divide between the cups.

Sprinkling with panko bread crumbs.

Step Three: Sprinkle and Bake

Sprinkle the mac ‘n cheese with Italian panko. I used Progresso Italian Panko Style Breadcrumbs. Bake them at 350˚F for 15 minutes. Serve these tasty bites while warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare these mac ‘n cheese cups ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare them ahead of time and warm them up in the microwave or toaster oven before serving. 

Can I cook bacon and use it instead of buying the pre-cooked kind?

Yes, you can cook bacon for this recipe but make sure to stop cooking it while it is still pliable enough to line the muffin pan.

Can these be frozen?

Yes, you can cool them and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to four weeks. When ready to eat, pull them out of the freezer, cover them with foil, and warm them at 400˚F. 

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Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites

This Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites recipe is a cheesy appetizer that everyone loves. Make them for your next party or as a fun family dinner!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a greased muffin pan with slices of precooked bacon.
  • Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the prepared mac and cheese. Then, divide it between the cups in the muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 15 minutes.
  • Allow the bacon mac and cheese cups to set and cool a bit in the pan before removing them.

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Notes

One: Mac and Cheese
If your mac and cheese is on the dry side, add a little milk or butter before adding it to the muffin pan.
Two: Storage
Store the cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to four weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mac n cheese bite | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Tonia Larson

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About Tonia Larson

Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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  2. Clara says

    Could you do a recipie of Mac and cheese filled biscuits. I know I can’t write it all now, but could you at least use this as an idea 。thank you

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    • Zillowetta says

      Hi There! I was just wondering if you had a mac & cheese pizza recipe on your website. If it is fine I will try to find it . Just consideration do you have a mac & cheese pizza recipe that I could find?

      Reply

  3. Cara says

    Is there any way to keep these warm at a potluck that is a few hours long? I’ll have people rotating in for two hours and would want these to taste great for the last group. You said the slow cooker would
    make them soggy. Thanks.

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    • Tonia says

      Hi Cara,

      The lid of the crockpot collects moisture and it drips back down onto whatever is in the crockpot. That would be good for keeping the mac and cheese warm but the bacon wouldn’t stay crispy. There are a couple of things you could try. If you drape paper towels over the crockpot before adding the lid, the paper towels will absorb the condensation. The paper towels can be tossed and replaced as needed. You can see how I did it in this recipe: https://www.thegunnysack.com/slow-cooker-cheesy-potato-casserole-recipe/

      Another option would be to keep them warm in the crockpot without the lid or with the lid partially covering the crock.

      Best of luck!
      ~Tonia

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  4. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

    I love this! Whenever I make mac and cheese at home, I always make a HUGE pan of it. So this is going to make a two-fer recipe for me, especially with the 4th coming up. I’ll make my giant pan of mac & cheese, serve half as mac & cheese, and take the other half and make these cute little bites to also serve on the buffet table. I love easy recipes like this! Thanks so much for sharing it!

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    • Tonia says

      I think they might start falling apart in the slow cooker. Plus the bacon would get soggy and the mac and cheese would dry out. ~Tonia

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