Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Bites
When you realize how simple these spicy Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Bites are to make, they’ll quickly become a new favorite appetizer to bring to any family gathering.
Kraft
Kraft
Recipe - Cottage Grove
Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Bites
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings30
Cook Time20 Minutes
0Ingredients
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
48 round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups), divided
1 egg, beaten
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 tsp. chopped drained pickled jalapeño nacho slices
4 oz. (1/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) VELVEETA, cut into 30 cubes
Vegetable oil
Directions
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs, egg, bacon and jalapeno peppers until blended. Cool 20 min.
- Shape into 30 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 VELVEETA cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA cube. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
- Heat oil to 375ºF in deep fryer. Add balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30
Servings
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Makes 30 servings
Kraft Original Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 14 Ounce
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RITZ Original Crackers, 13.7 Ounce
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Cub Eggs, Large, 12 Each
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Oscar Mayer Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, 16 Ounce
$8.49$0.53/oz
Mt Olive Jalapeno Slices, 12 Ounce
$3.69$0.31/oz
Velveeta Original Cheese, 16 Ounce
$6.79$0.42/oz
Essential Everyday Vegetable Oil, Pure, 24 Ounce
$3.39$0.14/oz
Directions
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs, egg, bacon and jalapeno peppers until blended. Cool 20 min.
- Shape into 30 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 VELVEETA cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA cube. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
- Heat oil to 375ºF in deep fryer. Add balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.