Snack
Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Balls
1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
D
1 h 15 min
1 h 15 minBacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Balls
what you need
Ingredients
bacon (diced, cooked until crisp)Meat150 g
ground beef (browned)Meat400 g
pinto beans (cooked, drained)Pantry120 g
jalapeño (finely chopped)Produce2 pieces- Velveeta shells and cheese (boxed kit, cooked with cheese sauce)Pantry1 piece
burger seasoningSpices10 g
seasoned flour (mixed with salt and pepper)Pantry120 g
eggs (beaten for egg wash)Dairy2 pieces- breadcrumbsBakery150 g
- frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
per serving
Nutrition
404kcal
- Carbs
- 29 g
- Proteins
- 18 g
- Fat
- 24 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Stockpot
Colander
Mixing bowl ×3- Deep fryer
Slotted spoon
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook the bacon
- Fry the diced bacon in a pan until crisp.
- Set aside on paper towels.
- Step 2
Brown the beef with beans and seasoning
- Brown the ground beef in a pan, breaking it up.
- Add the pinto beans and burger seasoning and cook through.
- Step 3
Cook the pasta
- Boil water and cook the shells until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and stir in the cheese sauce.
- Step 4
Combine the filling
- Mix the cheese pasta with the ground beef, bacon and chopped jalapeño.
- Chill in the fridge until firm.
- Step 5
Shape and bread the balls
- Scoop portions of the chilled mixture and roll into balls.
- Coat in seasoned flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
- Step 6
Fry the balls
- Heat the oil and fry the balls slowly until golden and hot inside.
- Drain on paper towels and serve.
most cooked first