Description
Indulge in these crispy fried homemade mac and cheese bites for a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly seasoned with bacon and a crispy coating, these bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Bacon Mac and Cheese:
- 284 g bacon (approx. 14 strips)
- 227 g elbow macaroni
- 30 g bacon grease or unsalted butter
- 16 g all-purpose flour
- 270 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 227 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 227 g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Breading:
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 180 g seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- To Make the Bacon Mac and Cheese: Preheat oven and cook bacon. Chop bacon and reserve grease. Cook macaroni. Make a roux, add milk and seasonings, then stir in cheese. Mix in macaroni and bacon. Refrigerate until firm.
- To Make the Mac and Cheese Bites: Cut chilled mac and cheese into squares. Coat each square in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Freeze coated squares. Fry in oil until golden. Drain and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use a cookie scoop for shaping the mac and cheese into balls for easier handling.
- Make sure the mac and cheese squares are well coated to achieve a crispy exterior when frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
