Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Mac and Cheese Bites

Recipe - ShopRite of Aberdeen, NJ

Prep Time25 Minutes

Servings12

Cook Time16 Minutes

Calories175

Ingredients

1 box (6 ounces) lower sodium macaroni and cheese

3 tablespoons low-fat milk

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cups Italian style panko breadcrumbs, divided

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil plus additional for garnish (optional)

12 fresh mozzarella ciliegene balls

3/4 cup tomato basil sauce

Directions

1. Prepare macaroni and Cheddar with milk as label directs; stir in eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and flour. Spread macaroni mixture in wide, shallow dish; refrigerate 30 minutes or until completely cool and firm

2. Preheat 3-quart air fryer to 400° for 5 minutes. In wide, shallow dish, stir Parmesan cheese, basil and remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs. With wet hands, form about 3 tablespoons macaroni mixture around each mozzarella ball; roll in breadcrumb mixture to coat, and place on rimmed baking pan. Spray mac and cheese bites with cooking spray. In 2 batches, air fry bites 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Makes 12 bites

3. Serve bites with sauce garnished with basil, if desired

Nutritional Information

6 g Total fat
2 g Saturated fat
57 mg Cholesterol
355 mg Sodium
23 g Carbohydrates
1 g Fiber
2 g Sugars
1 g Added sugars
8 g Protein

25 minutes

Prep Time

16 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

175

Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

1 box (6 ounces) lower sodium macaroni and cheese

Annie's Macaroni & Cheddar, 6 oz

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$2.59$0.43/oz

3 tablespoons low-fat milk

Bowl & Basket 2% Reduced Fat Milk, half gallon

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$2.89$5.78/gal

3 large eggs

Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz

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$4.49$0.37 each

1 1/2 cups Italian style panko breadcrumbs, divided

Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz

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$2.19$0.27/oz

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz

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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese