Italian Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe
Make Italian 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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Pasta
Cheese Mixture
Breading
Frying
Method
Prepare 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 cheeses
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and ricotta cheese. Mix well.
- 3
Season the mixture
Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 4
Add pasta
Fold the cooked elbow macaroni into the cheese mixture until well combined. It should be a thick, cheesy mix.
Form Bites
- 5
Shape into balls
Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and form them into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Breading Process
- 6
- 7
Coat the bites
Roll each macaroni cheese ball in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure each ball is evenly coated.
Fry Bites
- 8
Heat oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 9
Fry bites
Carefully add the breaded macaroni cheese balls to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 10
Drain excess oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried bites and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve
- 11
Enjoy the bites
Serve the Italian mac & cheese bites warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
