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Just when you think macaroni and cheese can’t get any better, here come homemade crispy fried mac and cheese bites ! Topped with creamy macaroni and cheese noodles, the balls are coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried for extra-crispy perfection. Pro tip: Double the recipe. I guarantee you won’t stop eating them!
For the bacon macaroni and cheese:
284g bacon (about 14 slices)
227 g elbow macaroni
30g bacon fat or unsalted butter see notes
16 g all-purpose flour
270 ml of milk
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
227g grated strong cheddar cheese
227g grated Monterey Jack cheese
For the breading:
125 g all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
2 large beaten eggs
180g seasoned panko breadcrumbs
vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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