Mac and Cheese Snacks

By MarieR

Ingredients

• Leftover baked macaroni and cheese refrigerated
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 large egg beaten
• 2 ounces water
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• Oil for deep frying

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Next Day Mac and Cheese "Toast"

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, Food.com

Oil for deep frying, preheated to 375 degrees

Cut refrigerated macaroni and cheese into slices or bite size pieces.
Season the flour with salt, pepper and cayenne.
Dredge each piece through the flour and gently tap off excess.
Dip in the egg wash ( beat the egg with the 2 ounces water) and then coat with the bread crumbs (panko crumbs are a crunchy crumb from Japan).
Allow them to rest for 5 minutes so the crust can set.
Very carefully drop into the oil and fry until golden brown.
Remove to a baking sheet fitted with a rack and rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Yield: varies according to amount of leftovers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: overnight to set
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy