Baked creamy macaroni and cheese rounds

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Why You’ll Love These Mac & Cheese Rounds

  • 🧀 Creamy inside, crispy outside—best of both worlds
  • 🥣 Uses leftover mac and cheese—zero waste!
  • ⏱️ Ready in 30 minutes (if using pre-made mac)
  • 🌾 Customizable—add bacon, jalapeños, or veggies
  • 💸 Feeds a crowd—ideal for potlucks, game day, or school lunches

If you love mac and cheese but want it portable, mess-free, and extra crispy, this is your new go-to.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Mac & Cheese Base:

  • 4 cups creamy baked or stovetop mac and cheese (homemade or leftover)
    → If starting from scratch, see quick base recipe below

For the Coating:

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
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