Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (8-oz.) package elbow macaroni
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 (8-oz.) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
vegetable oil

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese and pimiento until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in pasta.
Line a 13- x 9-inch pan with plastic wrap, allowing several inches to extend over edges of pan. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cool slightly; cover and chill 8 hours. Remove macaroni mixture from pan, and cut into 1-inch squares.
Stir together breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish or pie plate. Whisk together eggs and 1/2 cup milk in another shallow dish or pie plate; dip macaroni bites in egg mixture, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a large skillet; heat to 350°. Fry bites, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Golden Baked Macaroni and Pimiento Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 2. Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; do not chill. Omit eggs and 1/2 cup milk. Stir together breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over mixture. Omit oil. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1489.09 Kcal (6235 kJ)
Calories from fat	699.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	77.7g	120%
Cholesterol	572.74mg	191%
Sodium	4597.23mg	192%
Potassium	1406.23mg	30%
Total Carbs	114.75g	38%
Sugars	38.08g	152%
Dietary Fiber	4.18g	17%
Protein	77.26g	155%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	6mg	33%
Calcium	1845mg	185%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.66 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.87g	120%
Cholesterol	50.64mg	191%
Sodium	406.46mg	192%
Potassium	124.33mg	30%
Total Carbs	10.15g	38%
Sugars	3.37g	152%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	17%
Protein	6.83g	155%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	24%
Iron	0.5mg	33%
Calcium	163.1mg	185%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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