Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese Bites
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food made bite-sized with these Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese Bites! Perfect for parties, snacks, or kid-friendly meals, this recipe showcases creamy, plant-based goodness with a blend of dairy-free cheddar, almond milk, and nutritional yeast for that irresistible cheesy flavor. Paired with gluten-free elbow macaroni and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, these golden bites are baked to perfection for a crispy outside and melt-in-your-mouth center. Quick to prepare and loaded with flavor, these bites are entirely dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with smoky paprika and savory spices. A crowd-pleasing option that's as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gluten-free elbow macaroni
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup dairy-free cheddar cheese shreds
- 0.25 cup dairy-free cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray.
Cook the gluten-free elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the almond milk, nutritional yeast, dairy-free cheddar cheese shreds, and dairy-free cream cheese.
Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring all pasta is well coated.
Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into each cavity of the prepared mini muffin tin, packing them tightly.
Sprinkle the gluten-free breadcrumbs evenly over each mac and cheese bite.
Spray a light coat of olive oil over the tops to help with browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the mac and cheese bites cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Use a small spatula or knife to gently loosen and lift the bites from the mini muffin tin.
Serve warm as a delightful snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4082 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 2484 mg | 191% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 655 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
