The Best Mac And Cheese Balls Recipe
A kid's all time favorite with mom's special sneaky vegetable!
Calories 2830kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Left Over Mac N Cheese
- ½ cup Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ½ Cups Panko Crumbs
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ C. vegetables grated carrots, chopped spinach are great options, cooked rice cauliflower
Instructions
- In a bowl, start mixing the leftover mac n cheese and softened cream cheese, and vegetables
- Squish together 1 ½ inch tightly packed balls and arrange on a lined baking sheet. (TIP: Spray hands with a little nonstick spray to prevent sticking) Chill for 5 minutes in freezer.
- Meanwhile set up your dredging station. In one small bowl, crack your eggs and give them a little stir creating an egg wash. In another small bowl combine panko crumbs, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
- Take each chilled mac n cheese bite and dip into egg wash. Then roll in panko until completely coated.
- Line your air fryer basket with the prepped mac n cheese bites, leaving ample room around them. Make sure to not crowd the basket.
- Cook on 400 degrees F for 3-4 minutes. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
Calories: 2830kcal | Carbohydrates: 373g | Protein: 114g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 392mg | Sodium: 8415mg | Potassium: 2013mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5126IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1298mg | Iron: 20mg