Macaroni Bites Recipe
Home-made? Boxed? Is that even relevant? It's macaroni and cheese. I repeat fried macaroni and cheese!
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Ingredients
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Macaroni Bites Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and a pinch of salt. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Make the Cheese Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and egg. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Form the Bites
Using your hands, form the macaroni mixture into small balls or bites, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- 4
Coat the Bites
Roll each macaroni bite in bread crumbs until fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Bites
In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated macaroni bites in the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the macaroni bites warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
