Crispy Fried Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites with Turkey Bacon Delight
Deliciously crispy fried mac and cheese bites infused with savory turkey bacon, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 bites 1x
- Category: appetizers
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, milk, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or bites.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry the bites in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites, Mac and Cheese Bites, Turkey Bacon Bites