Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Mix in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before forming into bite-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg