Description
Crispy and cheesy mac and cheese bites perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or bites.
- Roll each bite in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the bites until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use any combination of cheese you prefer.
- For a healthier option, bake instead of frying.
- These bites can be frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mac and cheese bites, appetizers, snacks, vegetarian