Fried Mac and Cheese Bites: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
Deliciously crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these Fried Mac and Cheese Bites with a turkey bacon twist are a perfect indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Form the mixture into small balls and roll them in breadcrumbs.
- Dip each ball in beaten eggs and then coat again in breadcrumbs for a crispy texture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the bites until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg