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Just when you think macaroni and cheese can’t get any better, here come homemade crispy fried mac and cheese bites ! Topped with creamy macaroni and cheese noodles, the balls are coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried for extra-crispy perfection. Pro tip: Double the recipe. I guarantee you won’t stop eating them!
For the bacon macaroni and cheese:
- 284g bacon (about 14 slices)
- 227 g elbow macaroni
- 30g bacon fat or unsalted butter see notes
- 16 g all-purpose flour
- 270 ml of milk
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 227g grated strong cheddar cheese
- 227g grated Monterey Jack cheese
For the breading:
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large beaten eggs
- 180g seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
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