Phoenix Piri-Piri Mac & Cheese Bites

Ingredients

• 3 cups cold, prepared mac & cheese
• 1 tsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest
• ½ tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest, for the crumb
• Oil, for frying
• BlixSam Phoenix Under Fire Sauce, for dipping
• Chopped spring onion, for serving

Method

1. Mix the cold mac & cheese with Pep ’n Zest, Garlic Melt and grated cheddar.
2. Shape into bite-sized balls or nuggets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
3. Place the flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs into separate bowls.
4. Mix an additional teaspoon of Pep ’n Zest into the breadcrumbs.
5. Coat each bite first in flour, then egg and finally the seasoned breadcrumbs.
6. For an extra-crispy coating, dip once more in egg and breadcrumbs.
7. Heat oil to approximately 175°C.
8. Fry the bites in small batches for 2–3 minutes, until deeply golden and crispy.
9. Drain on paper towel and allow to cool slightly.
10. Serve hot with plenty of Phoenix Under Fire Sauce for dipping.