Bonefish Grill Mac And Cheese Bites Recipes

BONEFISH GRILL MAC AND CHEESE BITES RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
• Place butter in 2-quart saucepan. Place saucepan over low heat and melt butter.
• Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly.
• Slowly whisk in milk, whisking constantly, until sauce is smooth. Bring sauce to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
• Stir in cheese and cooked pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
• Spray a 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Spoon macaroni and cheese mixture into pan, packing it down slightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until macaroni and cheese is completely cooled.
• Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls.
• Cut chilled macaroni and cheese into 24 pieces.
• Dredge each macaroni and cheese bite in flour. Roll around to fully cover. Shake off excess.
• Dip in eggs, again, rolling around to fully cover.
• Then coat well with bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place breaded Mac and Cheese Bites, in hot oil, a few at a time (do not crowd). Cook or 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
• Remove from oil and drain bites on paper towel-covered plate.
• Serve immediately with a selection of dipping sauces.

MINI MAC & CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs into 36 greased mini-muffin cups. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese until melted., Remove from heat; stir in biscuit mix, eggs and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Add macaroni; toss to coat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons macaroni mixture into prepared mini-muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and bread crumbs., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes before serving.