Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites Recipe

Name: Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 3 cups canola oil, or vegetable oil, as needed to fill line on deep-fryer; 2 cups macaroni and cheese leftovers, cold; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup breadcrumbs

Crispy macaroni and cheese bites offer a delicious way to repurpose leftovers, with options for added jalapeño or bacon flavor.

⭐ 4.5 (40 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 5 minTotal: 20 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 360 F.
Form cold macaroni and cheese into small balls.
Beat eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk in a shallow bowl.
Dredge each ball first in breadcrumbs, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs again.
Fry balls in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes, turning until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and keep warm while frying remaining batches.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 438 kcal

Carbohydrate: 29 g

Cholesterol: 64 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 381 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 32 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g