Pepperjack Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe
Make Pepperjack Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
Pasta
Breading
Cooking Oil
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Cheese Mixture
- 2
Combine Cheese Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded pepperjack cheese, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3
Add Cooked Macaroni
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture until every piece is coated.
Prepare Breading
- 4
Prepare Breading Station
In one bowl, beat the eggs. In a second bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Form Bites
- 5
Shape into Bites
Using your hands, take a small amount of the macaroni and cheese mixture and roll it into a ball or pat it into a bite-sized shape. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- 6
Coat Bites
Dip each bite into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
Fry the Bites
- 7
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry Bites
Carefully add the coated bites to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 9
Enjoy
Serve the pepperjack mac & cheese bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
