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Ingredients
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1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix
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¾ cup milk, divided
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¼ cup margarine, cut into pieces
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½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
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1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
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2 eggs, beaten
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nonstick cooking spray
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain macaroni without rinsing and return to the pot. Add 1/4 cup milk, margarine, and cheese sauce packet; mix until well combined.
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Add Cheddar cheese and remaining 1/2 cup milk to the mac and cheese and stir until Cheddar is melted. Transfer to a bowl with a lid and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use an ice cream scoop to form 1 1/2-inch balls out of the cold mac and cheese. Set balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
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Pulse cheese crackers in the bowl of a food processor and until they turn into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in ranch dressing mix. Place beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
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Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
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Dip mac and cheese balls first in egg and then in the cracker mixture to coat. Place in the air fryer basket, adding as many balls as your basket allows without touching, working in batches, if needed. Spray tops of the balls with cooking spray.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Spray the tops of the balls again with cooking spray and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining balls.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
147 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 147 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
Sodium 375mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 77mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 105mg | 2% |
* 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.