What could be better than macaroni and cheese? It is one of those side dishes that is not only delicious, it is something that many of us remember from our childhood as well. Of course, there are many ways to enjoy mac & cheese, including right out of the box or prepared differently and in an unusual fashion.
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy mac & cheese, this recipe is perfect. They are mac & cheese lava cakes, and it is about to take your side dish to the next level. They are very easy to make, because you just need to make your mac & cheese, freeze it, add some breadcrumbs and bacon and fry it. Before you know it, you will have the ultimate side dish that will keep your family coming back for more again and again.
Ingredients:
Cooked mac and cheese
3 slices bacon, crumbled
1/3 breadcrumbs, plus more for breading
1/3 cup milk
Parmesan
Velveeta cheese cubes
2 or 3 eggs, beaten
Directions:
Mix the mac and cheese, bacon, Parmesan, breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Stir well. Place the mixture in a greased muffin tin or ramekin.
Punch a hole in the center of the mound. Place Velveeta in the hole. Cover it with more mac and cheese mix and pack it in tight. Put in the freezer.
Once frozen, take your ball out of freezer and take it out of the bowl. Dip into a mixture of the beaten eggs and bread crumbs. Repeat so you have two coats.
Carefully place in oil at 350 degrees. Cook until nicely golden brown! Serve with your choice of condiment.