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Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

Fried golden bites of chilled mac and cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups prepared mac and cheese chilled
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Spread the mac and cheese in a pan and chill until very firm.
  2. Scoop and roll the cold mac and cheese into small balls.
  3. Dredge each ball in flour, then egg, then panko.
  4. Freeze the bites 20 minutes so they hold their shape.
  5. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and fry the bites until golden, about 2 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Notes

Make the mac and cheese the day before so it's nice and firm.