Crispy Fried Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon
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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