Mac Bites

A fun twist on macaroni and cheese that your kids will love! Try these fun mac bites today!

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Difficulty Intermediate
Portions: 12
Total 60 min

Ingredients

  • 1 Pack Mini Pasta Shells (200g)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Pimento/ Seasoning Peppers (finely minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 Cup Carrots (diced)
  • 30 Grams All-Purpose Flour (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 1/3 cup CARNATION® Full Cream Evaporated Milk (1 pack)
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
  • 3/4 Cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3/4 Cup Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
  • 1/4 Cup Green Peas (frozen)
  • 1/4 Cup Celery, Raw (minced)
  • 1 Cup Cooked Bacon (diced)
  • 4 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Packets MAGGI® Season-Up All Purpose Powdered Seasoning
  • 4 Cups Oil For Frying

Instructions

  • 1.  Cook mini shells/caracoles as per package instructions toss in olive oil and set aside.
  • 2.  In a medium pot heat butter until completely melted. Add pimento, seasoning peppers, garlic and carrots and cook until carrots are tender.
  • 3.  Add flour and stir to make a roux. Allow this mixture to cook for a minute
  • 4.  With a whisk, slowly pour Evaporated Milk into the pot, stirring continuously to ensure that this mixture becomes a smooth sauce.
  • 5.  Once finished lower heat and add ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, pasta, corn, peas, celery and bacon and stir until cheese is melted and peas is heated.
  • 6.  Set aside this mixture and allow to cool.
  • 7.  Fold in remaining cheese, place in the refrigerator and allow it to solidify.
  • 8.  In a bowl combine panko, flour and Season Up and mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
  • 9.  Heat oil to 350°F (180°C)
  • 10.  Take chilled mixture and create golf ball sized bites.
  • 11.  Coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, fry until golden brown.
  • 12.  Serve hot.

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