Fried mac and cheese bites
Gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside, and overall delicious.
Fried Mac and Cheese bites
Time: 45 mins | Difficulty: 4/5 | Recommendation: Weekday lunch or dinner
Finally, I’ve cracked the recipe for mac and cheese bites!! Turns out, the key was freezing them for many hours. I used some leftover Annie’s mac and cheese, because, let’s be honest, as much as Annie’s is pretty much my favorite food, it just is not as good the next day. However, coating clumps of Annie’s in egg and bread crumbs, and then frying the clumps…that is good. And even the leftover leftovers are good the next day! Just warm them up in the microwave. Of course, you can use your own favorite mac and cheese here, or even make your own if you’re feeling REALLY ambitious.
Ingredients/Tools:
Annie’s mac and cheese (prepared according to box directions)
1 egg
A dash of milk
Breadcrumbs
Spices: salt, pepper, chili powder
Vegetable oil
Ice cube tray (silicone works best)
Method:
Let your mac and cheese cool, and then place into the ice cube tray. Freeze until totally hard and congealed, at least 3 hours or preferably overnight.
Whisk the egg and mix with a bit of milk. Place breadcrumbs in another bowl and mix in the spices.
Remove a mac and cheese cube. Dip it in the egg mixture, then roll it around in the breadcrumbs. Repeat, egg and breadcrumbs, until fully coated. Set aside. (If you have a lot of cubes to coat, you might want to set it back in the fridge or freezer.)
Pour about an inch and a half of oil into a big pot and heat. When the oil is hot enough to make the egg frizzle, drop in a few mac and cheese bites at a time. Turn once. Remove when browned and crispy, and drain on a paper towel. Serve with some marinara sauce!
