Crispy Fried Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon - Recipes by Clare

Crispy Fried Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon - Recipes by Clare

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Turn creamy mac and cheese into crispy, bite-sized appetizers. Made with two kinds of cheese and bacon, coated in panko and fried until golden. Perfect party food!

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Ingredients

  • 284g bacon (about 14 strips), chopped
  • 227g elbow macaroni
  • 30g bacon grease or unsalted butter
  • 16g all-purpose flour
  • 270ml milk
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 227g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 227g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 125g all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 180g seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

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