Snoop Dogg’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos mac ‘n’ cheese bites

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
  • 4 eggs

 

 

Method

  1. Lightly butter a 9 by 13 in baking dish and set aside. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than the time in the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and cream, being careful not boil it.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of the flour and whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the warmed milk mixture. Cook, whisking frequently for 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Gradually add the cheese, whisking until fully incorporated and smooth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Season with salt.
  4. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Let it cool to room temperature and then transfer to the refrigerator until firm, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  5. When ready to fry the balls, line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a large saucepan over high heat, warm about 1/2 in of vegetable oil.
  6. Place the Cheetos in a large ziplock plastic bag and using a rolling pin, crush into a crumbly consistency. Arrange three shallow bowls and place the remaining 1 cup of flour, the eggs, and crushed Cheetos into separate bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop 1 1/2 to 2 in wide balls from the baking dish of mac and cheese onto a plate.
  7. Chill the balls in the freezer for 5 minutes. Roll one ball in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the egg, covering all sides. Lastly, roll it in the crumbled Cheetos. Shake off any excess and repeat with the rest of the balls
  8. In batches, fry the balls, turning to fry all sides, until just crispy and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the fired mac and cheese balls to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Serve immediately with ranch dressing or blue cheese dip

 

 

Recipe Courtesy of.Delicious Snoop Dogg Recipe