Ingredients
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1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft)
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¼ cup milk
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4 tablespoons margarine
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¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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nonstick cooking spray
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2 large eggs, beaten
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½ cup panko bread crumbs
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½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook macaroni pasta from the dinner package in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain; do not rinse. Return pasta to the pot.
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Stir cheese sauce from the dinner package, milk, and margarine into pasta. Mix in Cheddar cheese until well combined and cheese is melted. Transfer macaroni and cheese to a bowl and refrigerate until firm, 2 hours to overnight.
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Scoop chilled macaroni and cheese into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour.
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Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place beaten eggs in a bowl. Mix together panko, bread crumbs, salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
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Dip each frozen macaroni and cheese ball in beaten eggs, then press in bread crumb mixture to coat. Place coated balls into the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer with space between; cook in batches if necessary.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn over and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
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Recipe Tip
Prepare macaroni and cheese mix according to individual package instructions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
87 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 87 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Sodium 227mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 4g | 7% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 55mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 57mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.