Description
Crispy fried mac and cheese bites with a creamy, cheesy center, perfect for parties and snacks.
Ingredients
- Cooked macaroni and cheese – 3 cups
- Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Eggs – 2
- Milk – 2 tablespoons
- Breadcrumbs – 1 1/2 cups
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika – 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil – for frying
Instructions
- Mix chilled macaroni and cheese with shredded cheeses.
- Shape into small balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Coat each ball in flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry bites until golden brown and drain before serving.
Notes
- Chilling helps the bites hold their shape.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg