Best Ever Fried Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe
These Best Ever Fried Mac and Cheese Bites are a crispy, creamy, and utterly delicious snack that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for parties or as a fun twist on a classic comfort food favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Makes about 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Mac and Cheese:
- 1 lb macaroni
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese block or 16oz shredded
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Roux:
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup butter
Breading:
- 3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil and Prep: Cook macaroni until tender, drain, and shred cheese.
- Make Roux: Melt butter, add flour, and create a roux. Add milk gradually and whisk until thick.
- Cheese Sauce: Add cheese to roux, melt until smooth. Mix in cooked macaroni, season, and chill.
- Prepare Bites: Shape mac and cheese into balls, freeze.
- Breading and Frying: Dip balls in egg wash, coat with bread crumbs, fry until golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding bacon bits or jalapenos to the mac and cheese mixture before chilling.
- Be sure to work quickly when breading the balls to prevent them from softening too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: fried mac and cheese bites, party appetizer, comfort food, crispy snack
