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Homemade Crispy Macaroni and Cheese Bites | March 14, 2025

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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


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