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Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger

For a fun and different way to enjoy to mac and cheese, why not give this crispy bacon mac and cheese burger a try? These mini burgers are perfect for a family-fun dinner or party. A burger both kids and adults alike will love!! Serve these mini burgers on game night and watch them disappear!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box Velveeta mac & cheese or 16 ounces leftover Mac n cheese
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ lb Bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 12 mini pretzel buns
Optional toppings
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • avocado

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to directions on the box. Pour into a casserole dish and lightly press down. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. While waiting for the macaroni and cheese to set, prepare the bacon.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat and cook bacon until crispy. Remove 5 slices and place those onto a paper towel lined plate and set aside to use as the slider topping. Continue to cook remaining bacon for 3 additional minutes to get them nice and crunchy. Roughly chop the bacon and add to a food processor to finely mince. Alternatively, add to a resealable bag and crush until the texture is a fine crumb.
  5. Heat 1” of vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350 degrees.
  6. Prepare a dredging station. In a shallow dish, mix to combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Stir until blended.
  8. In a second dish, whisk the eggs.
  9. Whisk until scrambled.
  10. In the last dish, combine bacon bits and Panko breadcrumbs.
  11. Stir until blended.
  12. Prepare toppings. Slice avocado and red onions.
  13. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  14. Remove macaroni and cheese from the refrigerator. Remove macaroni and cheese and shape into circles roughly the size of the slider buns.
  15. Use a biscuit cutter to make perfect rounds for the patties or your hands.
  16. Lightly press the macaroni and cheese patties between your palms to help them hold their shape. Dredge the patties in the flour.
  17. Then the eggs.
  18. Then lastly in the bacon and bread crumb mix. Press crumbs into the patties to adhere.
  19. Place the breaded patties covered, on a platter, inside the refrigerator until they are ready to be fried.
  20. Add the patties three at a time to the hot oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  21. Place fried patties onto a paper towel lined baking sheet as you work. It is important to work quickly for this step so that the macaroni and cheese does not soften as burgers can break apart.
  22. Place pretzel buns into the oven to lightly toast for 10 minutes, if desired.
  23. At your workstation, place burger on top of the bottom half of your bun.
  24. Add avocado slices, more bacon if desired and red onion.
  25. Serve.
  26. Enjoy every bite.

Nutrition Information

Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.