December 28, 2012
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Mac n' Cheese bites are a homey appetizer. If you are going for comfort rather than style this New Year's Eve, these fried morsels of cheesy goodness are the perfect party food. Balls of rich mac n' cheese are dredged in bread crumbs and then fried until golden brown. They are guaranteed to be gobbled by all your guests.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Coating:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten with
2 tablespoons water
1 cup breadcrumbs, preferably Japanese panko
oil (for deep frying)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes.
Temper in the egg.
Season the flour with cayenne, salt,and pepper.
Dredge each piece through the flour mixture and gently tap off extra.
Allow them to rest for 5 minutes so the crust can set.
Drain on paper towels for a few minutes or place on a rack with a cookie sheet underneath.
Image Sources:
Leah Rodrigues
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