Description
A delightful snack or appetizer made from leftover macaroni and cheese, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Dip each macaroni ball into the beaten egg, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the breaded macaroni balls in the air fryer basket and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These cheesy bites are perfect for parties and game days. Pair them with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg