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Home » Side Dish » Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (Allergy-Free)

Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (Allergy-Free)

Published: Aug 27, 2018 · Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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A healthy and snackable way to enjoy your favorite comfort food! These Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites are top 8 allergy-free, super kid-friendly, and act as a great side dish, snack, or even an appetizer recipe for your next gathering! Portable macaroni and cheese is never a bad idea!

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Because if you're not making mac & cheese every which way, are you really a macaroni and cheese lover? There is no denying that mac & cheese is the ultimate comfort food (at least in America), and what's better than eating it in a bowl? When it's MINI and BITE-SIZED! Not only that, but of course it's gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free so everyone, every.single.mac.and.cheese.lover can enjoy these mac & cheese bites!

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If you thought macaroni and cheese couldn't get any better, than this is the perfect recipe to debunk that myth. Anytime you put the adjective "mini" in front of something, it automatically makes it about 10x better than the original. It's cute, it's fun, and kids LOVE it! (That's how you can get them to eat brussels sprouts too!) Another great thing about this recipe being baked, mini, and handheld...you've got a PRIME ketchup-dipping vessel on your plate!

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Are these mac & cheese bites easy to make? How do they stay together?!

Very easy! You just need to whip up a batch of my gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free one-pot mac & cheese and then add two Bob's Red Mill prepared egg replacements to the cooked mac and cheese! Mix those "eggs" in and then scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mac & cheese into a greased mini muffin pan, bake, and ta-daa!

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Now, besides the required ketchup dipping, you do have some modifications and options for these bites, if you so please.

1. You can use your favorite gluten-free macaroni (elbow) pasta. I used Ronzoni brand in this recipe (even though my one-pot macaroni recipe calls for these noodles).

2. You can use 1 or 2 Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacements. The first time I made these, I used one, the second time, I used two "eggs". Using two makes these bites much more stable for little hands and freezing, but either way works.

3. You can add any flavorings you want to the macaroni and cheese. Maybe some curry powder?

4. Dipping action is a must (I think)! Maybe classic ketchup, nightshade-free ketchup, bbq sauce, tomato sauce, your choice!

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What are the best ways serve these mac & cheese bites?

These gluten-free vegan mac & cheese bites are GREAT for an after school snack, a lunchbox "entree", a side dish to dinner, or as a party appetizer! Keeping them plain is perfect for the kids, but if you want to use them for an adult gathering, spice them up like I suggested by adding something like curry powder, buffalo sauce, chili powder, etc. to the mac & cheese before baking! A perfect gameday/tailgating food too!

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The only thing you have to do now is make these mac & cheese bites and watch ALL the smiles appear and happy bellies rejoice! If you want to make them ahead of time, you totally can! Just whip up the mac and cheese, bake the bites, allow them to cool completely. Transfer them onto a flat baking sheet and freeze them in one layer in the freezer. Once frozen, you can add them to a plastic bag or freezer container together. Then just defrost and reheat in a toaster oven of microwave to serve!

Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites

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Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (Allergy-Free)

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A healthy and snackable way to enjoy your favorite comfort food! These Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites are top 8 allergy-free, super kid-friendly, and act as a great side dish, snack, or even an appetizer recipe for your next gathering! Portable macaroni and cheese is never a bad idea!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 32-48 1x
  • Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 Batch of Gluten-Free Vegan Mac & Cheese
  • 1 to 2 Prepared Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacements

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare your mac & cheese and while that's cooking, prepare the egg replacer.
  3. Once the mac & cheese is done, mix in the prepared egg replacer(s).
  4. Grease a non-stick mini muffin pan (24 or 48 cup sheet).
  5. Add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sticky mac & cheese to each greased mini cup (you'll have to do 2 batches if you have a 24-cup pan).
  6. Bake the bites in the oven for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove and let cool slightly before removing from pan and serving with your choice of dip.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6

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Is it really that easy? Yes! There's nothing to it! I found that gently lifting the mac and cheese bites out of the mini muffin pan using a fork or knife is best (especially if you use only 1 egg replacement!) Super delicious, super fun, and NOT only for kids! The ultimate comfort food, in fun bitable form is made for all of us...trust me 😉

So tell me:

+ What will you be dipping your mac & cheese bites in?

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Comments

  1. Emily zielinski

    November 06, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    Oh yum these look delicious. They’re the perfect Christmas party appetiser. I must try these.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 06, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      They make for a great appetizer!

      Reply
  2. Haley

    October 10, 2019 at 12:15 am

    These are so great for my kids! Loved!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2019 at 7:45 am

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  3. Richelle

    September 03, 2018 at 12:17 am

    These look yummy! I bet my dairy free child would love them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2018 at 7:39 am

      Everyone loves a mac & Cheese bite!

      Reply
  4. Chelsey

    August 31, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    This is such a unique idea! Love it! We cook gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free due to my husbands food allergies so this will be a perfect snack for our family, thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2018 at 7:24 am

      I know they'll love these!

      Reply
  5. Wilhelmina Wessel

    August 31, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    This is a fun snack idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      It totally is!

      Reply
  6. Vivianna Peitso

    August 31, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    Love the fact that these are vegan! I loove mac and cheese but haven't made any since been vegan.. Have to try this recipe soon!:)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      You need some mac & cheese asap!!

      Reply
  7. Leanne

    August 31, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Wow love this gluten free recipe of a classic favourite, mac & cheese. Gonna try it out this weekend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2018 at 7:44 am

      No mac and cheese bites, and any mac and cheese can be GF, but vegan and allergy-free, that's the selling point here!

      Reply
  8. Liren | Kitchen Confidante

    August 30, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    So fun! My kids would love this in their school lunch!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      I know they will!

      Reply
  9. Mummy here and there

    August 29, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    These sound delicious and something I can do that I would never think of doing

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      Well enjoy them now!

      Reply
  10. Mariah Klee

    August 28, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    These look like the perfect party food! How fun!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 28, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      Yup! Any party, tailgating, celebration, etc!

      Reply
  11. Dorothy Berry-Lound

    August 28, 2018 at 10:53 am

    What a great idea! A good recipe to try as autumn approaches, and actually, thinking outside the box, might be a good way to use up left over pasta (bearing in mind I live in Italy!).

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 28, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Then you can go pasta crazy!

      Reply
  12. Logan

    August 28, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Oh my goodness, I need this in my life! Definitely saving this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 28, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Haha, yes! Enjoy, Logan!

      Reply
  13. Kendra B

    August 28, 2018 at 9:45 am

    These look so yum! I have never eaten anything like this. But I LOVE mac n cheese.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 28, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Everyone loves some good mac!

      Reply
  14. Lesley (makemeupblogs)

    August 27, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    I have to try this recipe out! I love Mac n Cheese bites as a snack!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 28, 2018 at 6:56 am

      So fun to eat and make!

      Reply
  15. Tyler

    August 27, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Thanks Rebecca, what a great way to enjoy Mac and Cheese. Looking forward to trying them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 28, 2018 at 6:56 am

      I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Christa

    August 27, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    I love mac-n-cheese, and this recipe looks delicious! It's also the perfect food for my toddler. Win-win.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Yup! It is a kid's finger food, lol!

      Reply
  17. Shann Eva

    August 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Yum! Such a great appetizer! Plus, my kids will love these too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      The best kid's food!

      Reply
  18. Briana

    August 27, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    If I made these I would never stop eating them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Good thing they're healthy!

      Reply
  19. Jeanette

    August 27, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    Such a fun idea for mac and cheese 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      Mac & Cheese ALL the ways!

      Reply
  20. Jenni Bourque

    August 27, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    My daughter would love these

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      I bet she will!

      Reply
  21. Lacy

    August 27, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    By daughter would love these! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      I know she will 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  22. rachel

    August 27, 2018 at 9:07 am

    Those are so cute! My 11 year old will go nuts for these, thanks for the idea.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Of course they will! Thanks!

      Reply
  23. Corinne

    August 27, 2018 at 8:56 am

    these look so good!!! i bet my picky kids would like them 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      I KNOW they will!

      Reply
  24. Amy

    August 27, 2018 at 8:02 am

    These look delicious, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Thanks, enjoy!

      Reply
  25. Rukh AZ

    August 27, 2018 at 7:40 am

    wow! that is a really interesting recipe. I think it will be a really cool go-to recipe. Definitely gonna give it a try!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 27, 2018 at 7:42 am

      Thanks! Hope you all enjoy!

      Reply

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