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Mac and Cheese Jalapeno Bites

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

50 MIN

Servings

30 Servings

Watch our video about how to make Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Bites and you'll be racing to the kitchen to make these delicious jalapeño bites in no time.

Ingredients

  • 1

    pkg

    (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

  • 48

    round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups), divided

  • 1

    egg, beaten

  • 4

    slices

    OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

  • 2

    tsp

    chopped drained pickled jalapeño nacho slices

  • 4

    oz

    (1/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) Original Cheese, cut into 30 cubes

  • -

    vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs, egg, bacon and jalapeno peppers until blended. Cool 20 min.

  2. Step 2

    Shape into 30 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 VELVEETA cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA cube. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    Heat oil to 375ºF in deep fryer. Add balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.

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