Fried Chili Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bites

Fried Chili Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bites

Fried Chili Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bites

Quick Info

⏱️ 180 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 84%

Nutrition

1228 cal • 47g protein • 115g carbs • 63g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Snacks] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal]

Ingredients

  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 13-ounce bag Gardein Plant Based Ground Be’f
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14.5-ounce can of Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 ounces small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions Preview

  1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make the chili: In a large pan over medium…
  3. Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in …

…and 9 more steps


Recipe by: Hunt’s® • From: Tasty

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