Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Bacon fried mac and cheese bites are not only the best appetizer ever. They are also incredibly easy to make and are freezer friendly. We hope that you love our Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe. Ok. So bacon + fried + mac and cheese….do I need to say more? I mean I'm pretty sure those are the three most perfect things in the world. That and the fact that they are bite-sized (and therefore oh so cute!). These things are a win in my book every single day. If you need a perfect appetizer for your next party, you will love this fried mac and cheese bites recipe. Not only is it an easy mac and cheese bites recipe, but these mac and cheese appetizer bites are such a crowd pleaser, that you will want to make extra.

Bacon Fried Mac and Cheese Bites are Delicious

If you've been a reader around here for a while then your probably already know that I love to entertain. So needless to say, I'm always on the lookout for delicious and easy appetizer recipes that are a total crowd favorite. It seems like I am constantly testing new recipes and ideas.

It was during a trip to the grocery store that the idea of bacon fried mac and cheese hit me. So I came home running and tested it… and then tested it again… then shared it with family…then did a quick taste test again. The result of all those tests and tries is this recipe; and oh my gosh it's so good I can barely contain myself!

I just want to throw a party to have an excuse to serve them.

These bacon fried mac and cheese bites (or as I like to call them, flavor bombs) are freezer friendly, which means you can make them ahead of time and when party time comes you just need to deep fry them (or bake them if you prefer to go that route).

Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups macaroni noodles
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 6 tbsp butter
• 6 bacon strips
• 5 eggs
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. So how do you make mac and cheese bites? In a frying pan over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy, and chop.
2. In a pot incorporate the water, and pasta, cook according to package instructions.
3. When the macaroni floats or until al dente, remove the pot from the heat, drain the water, and beat in the cheddar cheese, some of the bacon, and the butter. Keep stirring until melted, if needed place in the microwave for no longer than 30 seconds.
4. Use the hands to make bite sized balls.
5. In a bowl beat in the eggs and in another place the breadcrumbs.
6. Coat in the balls first in the bowl of the eggs and then in the breadcrumbs.
7. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan; place the crumb balls, fry until golden, and transfer to a paper towel. Repeat this process until done.
8. Top with the remaining bacon and chives.
9. Serve and enjoy.

If you were wondering how to make mac and cheese bites, this homemade mac and cheese bites recipe is perfect. You can easily make these mac and cheese bacon bites and even turn them into make ahead mac and cheese bites. Simply pop in the oven to heat and serve.  We hope that you are inspired by this Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe.