Mac N Cheese Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Breading
For Frying
Method
Prepare the pasta
- 1
Cook the macaroni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the cheese sauce
- 2
- 3
Add milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is fully coated. Allow to cool slightly.
Form the bites
- 6
Prepare for breading
Once the macaroni and cheese mixture is cool enough to handle, use your hands to form small bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- 7
Set up the breading station
In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bread the bites
Dip each macaroni bite into the beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
Fry the bites
- 9
Heat the oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry the bites
Carefully add the breaded macaroni bites to the hot oil in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 11
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
