Fried Mac and Cheese Bites: The Ultimate Guide to Crispy, Cheesy Perfection
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pot, whisk in flour to make a roux. Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and melted cheeses until creamy. Combine with cooked macaroni.
- Refrigerate mixture for at least four hours to set.
- Cut chilled mac and cheese into squares; bread each piece in flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry bites in hot vegetable oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg