Tuna Mac n Cheese Bites

This Tuna Mac and Cheese recipe is Kid Friendly, so gather the family and enjoy cooking together. We are updating a Kid Favorite with the benefits of adding clean protein and omega-3’s. Tuna Mac n Cheese bites are great for a snack, appetizer, or finger food dinner entree. Snack Hack: freeze, then microwave (35 secs) for a fast kiddo snack anytime.

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Tuna Mac n Cheese Bites

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Paul Laubscher

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Serves:

8

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Tuna Mac n Cheese Bites

Ingredients

1 Can Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
2 Large Eggs
¼ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 Box of Organic Mac & Cheese (Annie’s Recommended)
1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Cooking Spray

Tools you'll need

Medium Pot
Medium Mixing Bowl
24 Count Mini Muffin Tray
Measuring Spoons & Cups

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F
Lightly spray a 24 count mini muffin tin with cooking spray
Prepare Organic Mac & Cheese, per box instructions, then add to medium mixing bowl
Open a can of Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna (Do not drain), flake with a fork in can until all liquid is absorbed by tuna, add to medium mixing bowl, with 2 eggs
Add Panko and ⅔ of Cheddar Cheese to mixing bowl, then mix with a fork until all ingredients are combined
Use tablespoons to place Tuna Mac & Cheese mixture into the 24 muffin tin cups, then top each with remaining Cheddar Cheese
Bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on oven temperature, rotate muffin tin tray about halfway through baking
Remove Tuna Mac & Cheese Bites from oven and let cool, until a table knife easily removes each bite

SERVING SUGGESTION

Share with family and friends while warm, as these Tuna Mac & Cheese Bites are sure to become a family favorite for appetizers, game day, or even with a fresh green salad. Helpful Tip: Freeze Mac & Cheese Bites, so you have an easy Kiddo Snack ready in seconds. Simply microwave frozen bites for about 35 seconds and faces will be smiling in less than a minute.

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