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Mac and Cheese Bites
Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups macaroni and cheese refrigerated leftover mac and cheese is perect
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Using a ½ inch cookie scoop, scoop out individual portions from the 4 cups of chilled mac and cheese. Roll each one into a ball. Place these bites on a tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set these into the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the 2 eggs and 2 Tablespoons of milk together in a bowl. Set this aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup panko, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Next create a dredging station. Place the panko crumb mixture next to the air fryer. Place the egg mixture next to the crumb mixture. Once the bites are frozen, place the tray of mac and cheese bites next to the egg mixture.
- Take each ball-like mound of macaroni, dip it in the egg mixture, then roll it in the panko mixture, then place it into the air fryer, no crowding. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to do these in batches. In that case the remaining mac and cheese bites could just sit on the parchment paper lined tray until you can cook them.
- Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
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Notes
- Please read above post for tips, advice, substitutions and alternate cooking options.
- Leftovers should be wrapped well and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Leftovers should be wrapped well and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1369mg
(57%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1369mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.