How to Make Perfect Deep Fried Mac N Cheese Bites

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How to Make Perfect Deep Fried Mac N Cheese Bites Delicious, fresh and tasty.

Deep Fried Mac N Cheese Bites. Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Dredge each macaroni and cheese bite as follows: First coat bite lightly with flour, then dip in eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.

Fried Mac and Cheese Bites, Fried Mac and Cheese Balls. call them what you will, because they are both delicious as a party appetizer!.

I don't know about you, but I love party appetizers.

It doesn't matter what the occasion is, I'm always up for bite-sized party food— and if I'm completely honest, the unhealthier, the better!

You can have Deep Fried Mac N Cheese Bites using 7 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Deep Fried Mac N Cheese Bites

  1. It’s of Mac N Cheese (homemade or store bought).

  2. Prepare of Bread Crumbs.

  3. Prepare of Melted Butter.

  4. You need of Bacon Bits (optional).

  5. Prepare 3 of Large Eggs; Beaten.

  6. Prepare of All Purpose Flour.

  7. You need of Chives (optional).

These fried mac and cheese bites are an easy appetizer, perfect for using up leftover mac and cheese or for a party night!

I've tested my easy bacon mac and cheese recipe a lot, trying to make sure that it's JUST perfect.

But after doing three or four tests batches, it means I have a LOT of mac and cheese leftover!

Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot, add the cheddar.

Deep Fried Mac N Cheese Bites instructions

  1. Pull out a medium/ large cookie sheet and place parchment paper in it..

  2. Take the mac n cheese and spread it evenly all over the cookie sheet. Place in the freezer for at least four hours if not longer. Creamier mac n cheese will take a longer time to freeze than regular mac n cheese..

  3. Take an ice cream scoop and scoop the mac n cheese into small balls..

  4. Roll the mac n cheese balls into flour..

  5. Take the mac n cheese balls covered in flour and dip it in the melted better. And then roll it in the bread crumbs with bacon bits (bacon bits optional). You can repeat this step if you like..

  6. Add some of the balls to the deep fryer (make them in small batches of about 4 to 5 to make sure they get cooked evenly)..

  7. Wait around 3 to 4 minutes for each batch. Check to make sure the balls are golden and crispy..

  8. Remove from deep fryer and place on a plate with paper towel..

  9. Serve immediately (and with chives if desired)..

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture.

Top with additional cheese, if desired.

How do you reheat fried macaroni and cheese?

Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.

Working one at a time, dip balls into eggs, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat.