Introduction
Just when you think macaroni and cheese can’t get any better, here come homemade crispy fried macaroni and cheese bites! Filled with creamy macaroni and cheese noodles, the balls are coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried to extra-crispy perfection. Pro tip: double the recipe. I guarantee you won’t stop eating it! 10 oz bacon (about 14 slices)
8 oz elbow macaroni pasta
1 oz bacon grease or unsalted butter (see notes)
1/4 oz all-purpose flour
1 oz milk
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For the breading:
1/2 oz all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
2 large eggs, beaten
6 oz seasoned panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for Frying
Instructions
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