Baked Macaroni Bites -Oven OR Airfryer (Fueling)

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Baked Mac-N-Cheese Bites (Fueling)

[4 Servings: 1 Fueling, 1/2 Condiment, 1 Healthy Fat]

 

Ingredients:

3 packets Mac-N-Cheese, prep (Any kind)
1 Buttermilk Cheddar Herb Biscuit
*Prep the Mac-N-Cheese and bake the Biscuit the night before.

Directions:

1. To Prep the night before: Bake 1 packet Buttermilk Biscuit as directed in an oven at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, let cool; Set in fridge overnight.
2. Next, Sift out pasta. In a microwave safe bowl, combine fueling powder with 12 ounces boiling water. Stir until completely powder is dissolved. Add the pasta back into the mix and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Take out, cover and set in the fridge overnight.
3. To make the Bites: Scoop 1 Tablespoon of prepared Mac-N-Cheese into balls and place on a parchment paper lined tray. Freeze for 15-20 minutes.
4. Pulse Baked Biscuit in a personal blender along with 3 Tablespoons Course Almond Flour and 1/2 teaspoon Ranch seasoning (1 Condiment) and a pinch of salt & pepper.
5. Pour crumbs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes to toast crumbs.
6. Pour crumbs into a small bowl. In a second small bowl beat 1 egg until light and fluffy.
7. Roll each ball of Mac-N-Cheese in the egg mixture then in the bread crumb mixture.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes until toasted.

Divide into 4 equal portions. Let Cool slightly before eating.

 

*To Bake in an Airfryer. Follow steps 1 through 7 above

1. Place the mac and cheese balls in the Fry Basket.
2. Place the Fry Basket in the Power Air Fryer XL.
3. Press the M Button. Scroll to the Chicken Icon.
4. Press the Power Button & adjust the time to 10 minutes at 360 degrees.
5. Rotate half way through. Let cool slightly before eating.

**NOTE: You can Do Steps 1-7 Then freeze them on a tray before storing in single servings for later use. To use: Thaw slightly then bake in oven or airfryer.

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