"Cheetos" Leftover Mac 'n' Cheese Lava Bombs

Chef Mommy Nessa
Chef Mommy Nessa @chefmommynessa
Ohio

I found this recipe on snapchat during my "What to do with Leftover Mac 'n' Cheese" Quest! 😏 #leftoversmakeovers #leftovermacncheese #macncheese #macaroniandcheese #cheetosmacncheeselavabombs

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Ingredients

1 hr 30 mins
6-12 servings
  1. 1-2 boxescooked macaroni & cheese, fresh or leftover
  2. 1 tbspoil (more if deep frying)
  3. 121×1 inch cubes of cheese, preferably cheddar or velveeta
  4. 4eggs
  5. 2 cupsflour
  6. 1small to medium bag of "Cheetos"
  7. 2 cupsbreadcrumbs
  8. 1 tspsalt
  9. 1 tsppepper
  10. 1 tspgarlic powder
  11. 1 tsponion powder

Cooking Instructions

1 hr 30 mins
  1. 1

    Line a baking dish or muffin pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and/or spray lightly with nonstick spray. Scoop the macaroni into the dish or cups. Gently press a dent into the middle of each cup & place a cheese cube into each one. Cover top with additional macaroni & cheese. Refrigerate or Freeze until solidified, at least 3 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    When ready, place the flour & seasonings into a small bowl, beat the eggs in another bowl, & pour the cheetos and/or breadcrumbs into a third bowl. Crush the cheetos up with your favorite kitchen tool or use the bottom of a glass! 😉

  3. 3

    Set your air fryer to about 360°. Dip the macaroni & cheese lava bombs first into the flour, then the egg, & finally the cheetos or breadcrumbs. Place into the air fryer for 20-30 minutes or until desired crispness is reached.

  4. 4

    If deep frying, heat oil in fryer or pan. Dip the macaroni & cheese lava bombs first into the flour, then the egg, & finally the cheetos or breadcrumbs. Deep fry until desired crispness is reached. (keep your oil temperature on medium, 🙄 as mine was too high and they came out a little dark.😒🤦🏻‍♀️😆)

  5. 5

    I air fried some & deep fried some. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to see what was better....🤔 I'm still undecided! 🤦🏻‍♀️😆👌 The air fryer ones were definitely better on the eyes! 🤣👍 Though both were cheesy & delicious!!!

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Chef Mommy Nessa
Chef Mommy Nessa @chefmommynessa
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Ohio
🇮🇹Italian American🇺🇸 4x Boy Mom from Ohio, USA!🙋🏻‍♀️ We have Vegan, Vegetarian, & Meat Eaters in Our Family.🤪 Cooking & Gardening are My Passions! #kidapprovedrecipes#growfood 🌱 #kitchenwitch 👩‍🍳💫📸*Instagram: @mommynessatime📽*Snapchat: @mommynessatime1
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