Fried Mac and Cheese Bites: The Ultimate Guide to Crispy, Cheesy Perfection
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; then stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce; pour into a greased dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Cut chilled mac and cheese into squares. Dredge each square in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Freeze for 30 minutes before frying in hot oil until golden brown.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg