Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon and Mushrooms Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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   Generously spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.

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   In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp.

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   Using a slotted spoon, transfer it to paper towels to drain.

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   Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat in the pan and add the mushrooms.

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   Cook, stirring, until tender.

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   Set aside.

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   Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil over high heat.

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   Add the salt and pasta, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes or according to the package directions.

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    Drain the pasta and set aside.

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    In the same saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

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    Add the flour and whisk until smooth.

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    Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly, until smooth.

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    Continuing to whisk, slowly add the cheeses until smooth.

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    Add the reserved macaroni, bacon, and mushrooms to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.

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    Stir in the egg and mix well.

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    Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared muffin wells, dividing it evenly and filling the wells.

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    Bake the bites until theyre crisp and browned around the edges and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

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    Allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing (use a small knife to help dislodge them if necessary).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.