Breaded Mac & Cheese Bites

Breaded Mac & Cheese 



Prep Time: 15 - 20 Min

Chill Time: 30 Min

​Cook Time: BAKE - 20 Min
                       FRY - Approximately 6 Min

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1. Start by removing the mac and cheese from the refrigerator. It should be fairly solidified after refrigerating overnight.

 

1. Set up your breading station. Fill 3 bowls with the flour, milk, and crumb combination. Use a Tbsp. to scoop away at the mac and cheese. With every scoop, start by coating the mac in flour dusting off excess followed by a dip in the milk and coating in the crumbs.

 

1. Once breaded, transfer the mac bites to a parchment / tinfoil lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.

 

1. At this point, you can choose to FRY or BAKE your mac and cheese bites.

• FRYING (best option) Fill a large frying pan with enough vegetable oil to nearly submerge the bites. Set to medium heat and allow to heat thoroughly. Sprinkle a few crumbs in and if they start bubbling the oil is ready. Drop the bites in one by one making sure not to over crowd them cooking in 2 batches if necessary. Cook about 2 – 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the bites and place them on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and dried parsley prior to serving. ENJOY!

 

• BAKING Preheat oven to 400 F. Remove the bites from the freezer and give them a generous spray of cooking spray. Place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes until crispy and brown on the outside. Don’t worry about the bites bursting, a little spillage is acceptable. Remove from oven and season with a pinch of sea salt and dried parsley. ENJOY

                  Grocery List

• 1 ½ C Prepared Mac & Cheese, refrigerated overnight
• ½ C AP Flour
• ½ C + 2% Milk
• ½ C Seasoned Bread Crumbs
• ¼ C Corn Flake Crumbs
• Sea Salt
• Dried Parsley

Their different shapes give them a bit of charm.