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ingredients 2 boxes mac n ’ cheese , cooked according to directions 4 cups oil , for frying 1 egg 1 Tbsp milk 1½ cups bread crumbs ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground pepper any spices you want in the breading 1 cup ranch dressing 15 drops Tabasco 2 tsp Cholula

instructions After cooking the boxed macaroni according to the directions , press into a lightly buttered 8x8 baking dish . Top with wax paper , and again press down to make an even surface . fried mac n ’ cheese bites

Freeze for an hour or two , or refrigerate overnight .
When the macaroni is fully cooled , remove the wax paper and cut the macaroni into small triangles ( or whatever shape you want ).
In a heavy saucepan , heat the oil to 360 º F .
In a small bowl , combine the egg with the 1 Tbsp milk , and beat together .
In a separate bowl , combine your bread crumbs and spices .
When the oil is ready , dip each bite of mac n ’ cheese first in the egg , then in the bread crumbs . Fry until golden — about 2 minutes .
Combine the ranch and two hot sauces to make the spicy ranch sauce .
Serve the mac n ’ cheese bites hot ! recipe from The Kitchen Paper
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