Tuna Mac and Cheese Bites

Embrace this kid favorite with clean protein and omega-3’s for a snack, appetizer or finger food dinner entrée.

SERVES: 8

PREP TIME: 15 mins

COOK TIME: 12 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs
  • 1 box organic mac and cheese (Annie’s recommended)
  • 1-1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray

TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

  • Medium pot
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • 24-count mini muffin tray
  • Measuring spoons and cups

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Lightly spray a 24-count mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. Prepare organic mac and cheese per box instructions, then add to medium mixing bowl.
  4. 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 and add to medium mixing bowl with two eggs.
  5. Add panko and two-thirds of cheddar cheese to mixing bowl, then mix with a fork until all ingredients are combined.
  6. Use tablespoons to place tuna mac and cheese mixture into the 24 muffin tin cups, then top each with remaining cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on oven temperature; rotate muffin tin tray about halfway through baking.
  8. Remove tuna mac and 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 and cheese bites are sure to become a family favorite for appetizers, game day or even with a fresh green salad. Helpful tip: Freeze mac and cheese bites, so you have an easy kiddo snack ready in seconds. Simply microwave frozen bites for about 35 seconds, and little faces will be smiling in less than a minute.

Recipe courtesy of SafeCatch.com

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