Jalapeno Mac 'n Cheese Bites Recipe
lightly breaded Mac'n Cheese bites with Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese and just a touch of jalapenos
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese until melted. Add chopped jalapenos, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- 4
Form the Bites
Once cooled, using your hands, form the mac 'n cheese mixture into bite-sized balls.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Bites
In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the bites in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the jalapeno mac 'n cheese bites warm, optionally with a dipping sauce of your choice.
