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Y’all, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight craving that’ll have your taste buds doing the happy dance! I present to you: Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Bites. Trust me, this isn’t your regular late-night snack – it’s pure comfort food heaven wrapped in crispy bacon goodness! 🥓✨
Listen up, because this recipe is about to change your midnight snacking game forever. First things first, grab these ingredients:
– 2 cups leftover mac and cheese (store-bought works too, I won’t judge!)
– 8 slices of bacon, cut in half
– 2 jalapeños, finely diced (remove seeds if you’re feeling wimpy)
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated parmesan
– 1 egg
– Cooking spray
Now, here’s where the magic happens, honey!
1. Take your mac and cheese and form it into 16 small balls (about golf ball size). Pop these bad boys in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
1. While you’re waiting, mix those panko breadcrumbs with parmesan. This is where the crunch comes from, and trust me, we’re all about that crunch!
1. Whisk that egg in a separate bowl – we’re setting up a little assembly line here!
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1. Now for the fun part! Take each mac and cheese ball, stuff some diced jalapeños in the center (careful now, don’t get too wild), wrap it with a half slice of bacon, dip in egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
1. Heat your air fryer to 375°F (or regular oil in a deep pan if you’re old school). Spray those wrapped balls with cooking spray and air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and the bacon is crispy.
The result? Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, with a kick of heat and smoky bacon that’ll make your midnight cravings bow down!
Pro tip from your girl: Serve these babies with ranch dressing or honey sriracha sauce. You can thank me later!
I’ve made these for countless girls’ nights and let me tell you – they disappear faster than my ex! 😂
If this recipe got you feeling some type of way, drop a comment below and let me know how yours turned out! And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your taste buds tingle and your family think you’ve secretly been taking cooking classes!
Until next time, keep it sassy and delicious in the kitchen! 💁♀️✨
