Bonefish Grill Mac And Cheese Bites Food

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.

MAC AND CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until just shy of al dente. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, lightly grease standard size muffin pans with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, ½ cup of the shredded cheese, and melted butter and mix with a fork until combined. Spoon a bit of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin well and tamp down with the flat bottom of a glass or other.
• Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to a large mixing bowl with the remaining shredded cheese, the boursin and cold butter.
• In a liquid measuring cup, combine the eggs, milk, and sour cream and whisk to combine.
• Add the liquid mixture to the bowl with the pasta.
• Stir in the salt and red pepper flakes and mix until evenly combined.
• Divide the macaroni mixture between the prepared muffin wells.
• Bake until light golden, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool in the muffin pans at least 10-15 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan and serve warm.