{"id":6505,"date":"2015-02-12T14:51:57","date_gmt":"2015-02-12T14:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovesharingfood.com\/beths-bacon-mac-cheese-bites-new-years-eve-appetizer\/"},"modified":"2015-02-17T21:04:08","modified_gmt":"2015-02-17T21:04:08","slug":"beths-bacon-mac-cheese-bites-new-years-eve-appetizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovesharingfood.com\/beths-bacon-mac-cheese-bites-new-years-eve-appetizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Beth&#8217;s Bacon Mac &#038; Cheese Bites (New Years Eve Appetizer!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[TopBan]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3kZuT_x61e0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[MidBan]<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE for more great recipes!  http:\/\/bit.ly\/BethsEntertaining<br \/>SUBSCRIBE to my gardening channel! http:\/\/bit.ly\/InBethsGarden<\/p>\n<p>LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http:\/\/on.fb.me\/14JXtvo<br \/>FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http:\/\/bit.ly\/16QuyH2<br \/>FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER http:\/\/bit.ly\/TZ6QVA<\/p>\n<p>MORE GREAT NEW YEAR&#39;S EVE RECIPES<br \/>Goat Cheese Tartelettes http:\/\/bit.ly\/1CNXWA6<br \/>Lobster Thermidor http:\/\/bit.ly\/1rseQ2Z<br \/>Easy Bananas Foster + Fun New Years Eve Tradition!  http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zp7zPr<br \/>Ham &amp; Cheese Pinwheels http:\/\/bit.ly\/1vBIuzr<br \/>Homemade Profiteroles  http:\/\/bit.ly\/X1mVNK<br \/>Holiday Cheese Board http:\/\/bit.ly\/1x9PVSH<br \/>Cherries Jubilee http:\/\/bit.ly\/1ta7yN8<br \/>Coquilles St Jacques http:\/\/bit.ly\/1wtMTU7<br \/>Trio of Easy Appetizers http:\/\/bit.ly\/1AWigNy<br \/>Baked Brie http:\/\/bit.ly\/1D14x7v<br \/>Homemade Hummus http:\/\/bit.ly\/1wtMX6g<\/p>\n<p>BETH\u2019S BACON MAC &amp; CHEESE BITES<br \/>Makes 18 hors d\u2019oeuvres<\/p>\n<p>INGREDIENTS:<br \/>1 tbsp (15 g) butter for greasing tins<br \/>1 cup (140 g) tiny elbow macaroni<br \/>3 tbsp (45 g) butter<br \/>2 tbsp (15 g) flour<br \/>1 cup (240 ml) milk<br \/>1\/4 tsp (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper<br \/>1 tsp (5 ml) salt<br \/>1 minced garlic clove<br \/>freshly cracked pepper<br \/>1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar cheese + \u00bd cup (120 ml) mozzarella for topping<br \/>1\/2 cup (120 ml) cooked bacon, chopped<br \/>1 egg<br \/>2 egg yolks<br \/>1\/3 cup (40 g) flour<br \/>\u00bc cup (60 ml) chives<\/p>\n<p>METHOD:<br \/>Preheat oven to 375F (190C) 13-15 mins.<\/p>\n<p>Grease a mini muffin tin lightly with melted butter and set aside. <\/p>\n<p>Boil pasta according to package instructions.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Then add cheddar cheese, and whisk until smooth.  Remove from flame and allow to cool slightly.<\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>Using a mini ice cream scoop portion out into muffin tin, and top with the mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Bake for 13-15 mins until golden brown and cheese has melted.  Allow to cool to set up and become stable.<\/p>\n<p>Place on platter and top with freshly snipped chives. 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