Firecracker Mac ‘n Cheese Bites
As seen on Twin Cities Live Channel 5! 1/30/2020
Yield: 1 dozen bites (4 servings)
Ingredients
1 package macaroni and cheese, cooked per package directions
2 tablespoons canned green chiles
2 cups fiery hot cheese crunchies, crushed, set aside
2 eggs, lightly beaten, set aside
2 cups flour, set aside
Method
- Make macaroni according to package directions.
- Add in green chiles.
- Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Ready a baking rack for cooked and fried mac ‘n cheese bites.
- Remove macaroni from the refrigerator, using an ice cream scoop, scoop out individual balls of macaroni onto a baking sheet.
- Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees or heat oil on the stove, ready for frying.
- Dip macaroni into flour, shake excess off, then dip into egg mixture, then into cheese crunchy mixture.
- Set on parchment until all are covered in cheese crunchies.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes, set on baking rack to cool.
Serve immediately with sauce such as nacho cheese, blue cheese or guacamole!
Enjoy!