Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Tex-Mex cuisine combines elements of Mexican and American cuisines, resulting in flavorful dishes like Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese Bites.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 diced Jalapeno pepper
• 2 sliced Green onions
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, jalapeno pepper, green onions, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Shape the mac and cheese mixture into bite-sized balls and roll them in bread crumbs.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the mac and cheese bites until golden brown on all sides.
6. Transfer the fried bites to a baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.