Description
Deliciously crunchy Fried Mac and Cheese Bites, perfect for parties or as a fun snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cooked macaroni with cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, form the mixture into small balls or bites.
- Roll each bite in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the bites in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the mixture. These bites can also be baked at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, appetizer, fried bites, party food, snacks