Name: Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 30 servings
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.) VELVEETA, cut into 30 cubes; vegetable oil

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50 Min(s)

30 Min(s) Prep

20 Min(s) Cook

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.

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30 servings

Original recipe yields 30 servings

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.) VELVEETA, cut into 30 cubes

vegetable oil

Let's Make It

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.

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.

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.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Don't Have a Deep Fryer?

Heat 3 inches of oil in large saucepan to 375ºF. Use to cook mac bites as directed.

Tip 2

Make Ahead

Prepare mac bites as directed but do not cook. Refrigerate up to 4 hours before cooking as directed.

Tip 3

Make it Easy

Use a small (1-oz.) ice cream scoop to portion the macaroni mixture for each appetizer.

Nutrition

Calories

130

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g

12%

Saturated Fat 2g

10%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 250mg

11%

Total Carbohydrates 10g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

30 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.