MACARONI-AND-PIMIENTO CHEESE BITES

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"Wow everyone with easy & delicious bites that are the perfect party poppers!" From Southern Living Jan 2008, submitted by Melody lee Dothan.

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories Cheese

Time 32m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs, dried
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
vegetable oil

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 164.4, Sodium 1124.8, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 30

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ghulam aishaus

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These macaroni and pimiento cheese bites are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.

Marzane van Schalkwyk

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I made these bites for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.

h-r Schneider

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These bites are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating broccoli!

Rose Wood

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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I loved these bites. They're the perfect combination of cheesy and crispy.

JaQuilla Corbin

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I made these bites for my Super Bowl party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!

Ryan Hull

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These bites are a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.

Ergo Fargo

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I added some diced jalapenos to the filling for a little bit of spice. They were delicious!

Nkosomzi Nomnganga

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I've made these bites several times and they're always a hit. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.

Hredoy Ahmed Noman

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These bites are the perfect finger food. They're great for parties or picnics.

Keitumetse Mothwa

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I'm not a big fan of pimiento cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because these bites were delicious!

Larry Lewis

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These bites are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.