By Protein

Hot Honey Breaded Beef Bites Mac & Cheese Recipe

1 Servings
4 Ingredients
Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with hot and spicy beef bites, drizzled with hot honey and finished with a crunchy cheese cracker topping, served as a K‑12 menu entrée.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, Prepared
  • 5 Ea. AdvancePierre™ Hot 'N Spicy Breaded Beef Bites, 0.58 oz.
  • 1 Oz. Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Cheese Flavored Crackers, Crushed
Creamy macaroni and cheese is topped with bold AdvancePierre™ Hot 'N Spicy Breaded Beef Bites , then finished with a drizzle of hot honey for a touch of sweet heat. A sprinkle of crushed cheddar crackers adds savory crunch and familiar comfort ‑ food flavor students enjoy. This QSR‑inspired dish layers texture and flavor for a K‑12 menu option that is easy to prepare and appealing across grade levels.

Directions

  1. Prepare mac & cheese according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Place the AdvancePierre™ Hot 'N Spicy Breaded Beef Bites onto a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
  4. Place in oven and cook for approximately 10 – 12 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 145°F.
  5. Place a serving boat onto a clean work surface.
  6. Place mac & cheese into boat.
  7. Top mac & cheese with the breaded beef bites and drizzle with hot honey.
  8. Sprinkle the entire dish with crushed cheese crackers.
  9. Serve as needed.