"Cheetos" Leftover Mac 'n' Cheese Lava Bombs

Name: "Cheetos" Leftover Mac 'n' Cheese Lava Bombs
Total time: 5400 s
Yield: 6-12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-2 boxes cooked macaroni & cheese, fresh or leftover; 1 tbsp oil (more if deep frying); 12 1×1 inch cubes of cheese, preferably cheddar or velveeta; 4 eggs; 2 cups flour; 1 small to medium bag of "Cheetos"; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder

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

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

1-2 boxescooked macaroni & cheese, fresh or leftover
1 tbspoil (more if deep frying)
121×1 inch cubes of cheese, preferably cheddar or velveeta
4eggs
2 cupsflour
1small to medium bag of "Cheetos"
2 cupsbreadcrumbs
1 tspsalt
1 tsppepper
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder

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Steps

1 hr 30 mins

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

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

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

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

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 @chefmommynessa

on February 23, 2022 00:49

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 👩‍🍳