Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

Fried Mac and Cheese Bites are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside.

Ingredients:

Mac and Cheese

• 1 box Elbow Macaroni

• 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

• 1/4 cup Milk

• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces

• Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Breading

• 2 cups Self-Rising Flour

• 3 cups Panko Breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp. Salt

• 4 Eggs, slightly beaten

• Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. In a pot of boiling salty water cook the pasta until done and drained.
  2. Place the cooked pasta back in same pot over med high heat and add in milk, stir occasionally and add in cheese, salt, black pepper stir occasionally until combined and cheese is melted.
  3. Let cool for 5 minutes and then place in the fridge to cool completely.
  4. Now take Mac and Cheese out of the fridge and on a baking sheet pan spread out evenly by pressing down. Then roll small ball bites and set aside.
  5. In three shallow plates add flour in one, second add in breadcrumbs and third plate add eggs, slightly beat well.
  6. In a large pot over med high heat add in vegetable oil let it get hot while preparing to cook.
  7. Take the bites roll in flour and egg and bread crumbs.
  8. Cook in batches until golden brown and drained off grease on paper lined plate. Serve warm.

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