Fried Mac & Cheese Jalapeno Bites Recipe
Make Fried Mac & Cheese Jalapeno Bites Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese Filling
Coating
Method
Mac & Cheese Preparation
- 1
Cook the elbow macaroni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the cheese sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, and cook until the mixture thickens. Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Combine macaroni and cheese sauce
Fold the cooked macaroni and diced jalapenos into the cheese sauce until evenly mixed. Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Coating and Frying
- 4
- 5
Form the bites
Once the mac and cheese mixture is firm, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls or bite-sized patties.
- 6
Coat the bites
Dredge each mac and cheese bite in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully covered.
- 7
Fry the bites
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat 4 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated mac and cheese bites in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve
Serve the fried mac & cheese jalapeno bites warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
