{"id":2064,"date":"2023-08-26T13:39:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T13:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/?p=2064"},"modified":"2023-08-26T13:39:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T13:39:02","slug":"fried-mac-and-cheese-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/26\/fried-mac-and-cheese-bites\/13\/39\/2064\/01\/appdev2098\/easy-breakfast\/fried-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Fried Mac and Cheese Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mac and cheese coated in Doritos and fried to golden perfection. This is the perfect appetizer for a party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mac and Cheese<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8&nbsp;ounces&nbsp;elbow pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&nbsp;tablespoons&nbsp;butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&nbsp;tablespoons&nbsp;flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2\u00a0cups\u00a0milk,\u00a0hot milk recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cups\u00a0cheddar cheese,\u00a0shredded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crust<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\u00a0cups\u00a0Doritos,\u00a0any flavor, crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&nbsp;large&nbsp;eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;cups&nbsp;flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mac and Cheese<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring water to a boil and cook elbow pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted completely, add the flour and whisk until combined and starting to bubble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add 1\/4 cup of milk to the pan, whisking continuously. The mixture will start to bubble and thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon, at which point add another 1\/4 cup milk. Continue adding milk and whisking until you have used all the milk and the sauce is thickened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cheese and stir with a spoon to combine. It should have a custard-like consistency. (If too thin, add more cheese.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir until fully coated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the mac and cheese onto the parchment and spread to 1\/2-inch thickness using a spatula. Place in the freezer for 2 hours to harden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pulverize the Doritos, either using a food processor or by placing in a ziptop bag and pounding with a mallet or rolling pin. They should resemble a coarse powder when done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and cut the mac and cheese into 2-inch squares or triangles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add 2 inches of oil to a deep fryer or medium saucepan and preheat to 325\u00b0F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place 3 shallow bowls on a work surface. Place the flour into the first bowl, the beaten egg into the second and the crusted Doritos into the third.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dredge 4-5 pieces in flour, then egg and finally the Doritos before placing in the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Then remove to a paper towel-lined plate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for the remaining pieces and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mac and cheese coated in Doritos and fried to golden perfection. This is the perfect appetizer for a party! 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