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Mac and Cheese Jalapeno Bites

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

50 MIN

Servings

30 Servings

Ingredients

1 pkg

(14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

48 

round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups), divided

1 

egg, beaten

4 slices

OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

2 tsp

chopped drained pickled jalapeño nacho slices

4 oz

(1/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) Original Cheese, cut into 30 cubes

- 

vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs, egg, bacon and jalapeno peppers until blended. Cool 20 min.

Step 2

Shape into 30 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 VELVEETA cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA cube. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.

Step 3

Heat oil to 375ºF in deep fryer. Add balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.

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