Mac 'n' Cheese Tots
Get ready to take your love for mac 'n' cheese to a whole new level with these irresistible mac 'n' cheese tots. This recipe combines the creamy and cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with a crispy and golden exterior. They can be enjoyed as a fun and flavorful appetizer, a side dish, or even as a snack on their own.
Ingredients
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Stouffer's® Traditional Macaroni and Cheese 4 x 76 ounces, thawed -- 76 oz
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Breadcrumbs, Japanese-style (panko) -- 7 oz
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All-purpose flour -- 5 cups
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Pepper, ground -- 1 Tbsp
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Eggs, beaten -- 8 3/4 cups
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Breadcrumbs, Japanese-style (panko) -- 3 qt
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Ketchup -- 2 1/2 cups
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Minor's® Chipotle Flavor Concentrate 6 x 14.4 ounces -- 1 Tbsp
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Light brown sugar -- 1 Tbsp
Preparation
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1Bake Macaroni and Cheese according to label. Set aside and cool to 100°F, approximately 40 minutes.
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2In a large bowl combine Macaroni and Cheese with 7 oz breadcrumbs.
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3Using a #24 (1 3/4 oz) scoop, portion 1 1/2 oz portions of macaroni mixture onto sheet pan.
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4Form portioned macaroni into 1 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch cylinders, place onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and into freezer for 40 minutes.
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5In a medium bowl combine flour and pepper.
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6Into separate containers, add eggs and remaining breadcrumbs for standard breading procedure.
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7Bread all portions and refreeze completely, approximately 45 minutes.
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8In a medium-size mixing bowl combine ketchup, chipotle flavor concentrate, and sugar; set aside and reserve for service.
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9Deep-fry macaroni tots in small batches at 375°F, until golden brown and internal temperature has reached 165°F, approximately 5–6 minutes.
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10Serve each order with 2 oz of chipotle-infused ketchup.
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