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A bowl containing six golden-brown fried macaroni and cheese balls, one of which is bitten open to reveal the creamy filling inside.

Mac and Cheese Bites

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Author: Megan Myers
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Crispy and cheesy, these mac and cheese bites are the perfect party food!
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Ingredients

For the Mac and Cheese

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni uncooked (100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon butter 14 g
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 8 g
  • ¾ cup warm milk 180 ml
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 113 g
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Breading and Frying

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 g
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs panko preferred (90 g)
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Chopped parsley optional, for garnish

For the Sauce

  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt 150 g
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 15 g
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 ml
  • Chopped fresh cilantro to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in warm milk and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to shape.
  • Scoop and roll chilled mac and cheese mixture into 1.5-inch (4 cm) balls and set on a tray.
  • Set up 3 bowls: 1 with flour, 1 with beaten egg, and 1 with breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  • In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mustard, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry bites in batches for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Makes 20-24 bites, depending on size

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is an estimate based on online calculators and provided as a courtesy. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline only.

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