Truffle Mac Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Mixture
Breading
Frying
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Cheese Mixture
- 2
Mix the Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbs of truffle oil, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Forming the Bites
- 3
Shape the Mixture
Using your hands, take a small amount of the cheese and macaroni mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls or patties. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Breading the Bites
- 4
Frying the Bites
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Bites
Carefully add the breaded bites into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 7
Serve Warm
Serve the truffle mac bites warm, optionally drizzled with extra truffle oil and garnished with parsley.