Hey everyone, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, fried mac and cheese bites…… One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Fried Mac and Cheese Bites….. is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look wonderful. Fried Mac and Cheese Bites….. is something that I have loved my entire life.
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To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook fried mac and cheese bites….. using 13 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Fried Mac and Cheese Bites…..:
- Make ready 12 oz about 4 cups (cooked) elbow macaroni
- Take 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Take 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Make ready 1 1/2 cup milk
- Make ready 1/2 tsp salt
- Get 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Prepare 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- Take 2 cup shredded cheddar
- Make ready 4 oz thinly sliced deli American cheese, cut into thin strips
- Get 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Take 2 large eggs
- Make ready 1 box (8 oz ) Italian panko bread crumbs
- Make ready 6 cup vegetable oil - for frying
Fried Mac and Cheese. does it get any better than that!? These little balls of cheesy goodness take some time to prepare, but the payoff is totally worth it! Serve these mac and cheese bites at your next party, Game Day, or even as a special treat for the kids. I promise, your guests are going to love.
Steps to make Fried Mac and Cheese Bites…..:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook 7 min. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a sausepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour . Cooking until bubbly. While whisking, add 1and 1/4 cups of milk. In a thin stream. Season with salt and pepper and cayenne.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 2 min. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of the cheddar and American cheese. Fold in macaroni in a large bowl.
- Let it cool slightly, then stir in mozzarella and remaing cheddar. Spread in a rimned sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
- Use a scoop or a spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture at a time. Shape intp 2-3" balls. Compressing slightly.
- Whisk eggs with remaining 1/4 cup milk. Dip balls in egg mixture , then coat in panko.
- Heat oil in a deep 4- qt. Pot to 360°on a deep fry thermometer. Fry 6-7 mac and cheese bites at a time. Until golden Serve immediately…
Serve these mac and cheese bites at your next party, Game Day, or even as a special treat for the kids. I promise, your guests are going to love. Oftentimes, the best fried food is when you get a nice, gooey surprise when you bite into it, like with these macaroni and cheese bites. Whether you call these mac and cheese bites or balls, these are a must-try in your Air Fryer. Fried mac and cheese balls are great for a party or as a way to use up leftover mac and cheese.
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