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Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked elbow pasta
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the milk, and whisk to combine. Slowly add in the cheeses, stirring until melted.
  • Season with garlic powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the elbow pasta and mix. Pour onto a sheet pan and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place the flour on one dish, panko on another. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk egg in a bowl. Roll balls of the macaroni and cheese, and roll in the flour, egg, and then breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil to 350 degrees and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.