Spicy Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites Recipe

Spicy Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites

• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: 12 bites
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 8 servings): Calories 203, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 15 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 206 mg
• Total Time: 13 min
• Preparation Time: 5 min
• Cooking Time: 8 min

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover macaroni and cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup canola oil

Instructions

1. Shape the leftover macaroni and cheese into 12 small, round balls.
2. In a pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the egg, water, and hot sauce. In another shallow dish, mix the flour, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper to your preference.
3. Heat the canola oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350F.
4. Dip each macaroni and cheese ball into the egg mixture, then roll it thoroughly in the seasoned flour to coat evenly.
5. Fry the coated balls in batches in the hot oil until they turn golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove them from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
6. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy them while still hot.