Macaroni-And-Pimiento Cheese Bites Recipe

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Macaroni-And-Pimiento Cheese Bites
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Directions:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese and pimiento until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in pasta.
  3. Line a 13- x 9-inch pan with plastic wrap, allowing several inches to extend over edges of pan. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cool slightly; cover and chill 8 hours. Remove macaroni mixture from pan, and cut into 1-inch squares.
  4. Stir together breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish or pie plate. Whisk together eggs and 1/2 cup milk in another shallow dish or pie plate; dip macaroni bites in egg mixture, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a large skillet; heat to 350°. Fry bites, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 178.23 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.15g 14%
Cholesterol 69.54mg 23%
Sodium 537.8mg 22%
Potassium 162.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 14.07g 5%
Sugars 4.48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 2%
Protein 9.27g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 226.8mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.29 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.63g 14%
Cholesterol 50.44mg 23%
Sodium 390.12mg 22%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.21g 5%
Sugars 3.25g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 2%
Protein 6.72g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 164.5mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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