Name: Mac & Cheese Churro Bites (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Water; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 Eggs; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Elbow Macaroni; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; Vegetable Oil For frying; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Recipe tier

Crispy, golden-brown churro bites filled with creamy, classic mac and cheese. A fun and comforting twist on two favorites!

Total 1h

Serves 24

Steps 14

Ingredients 16

Churro Dough
1 cup 240 mL Water
cup 113 g Butter
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
1 cup 120 g All-Purpose Flour
2 2 Eggs
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla Extract
Mac & Cheese Filling
1 cup 240 mL Elbow Macaroni
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
2 tbsp 30 mL All-Purpose Flour
2 cups 480 mL Milk
1 cup 113 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 0.625 mL Black Pepper
Frying
Vegetable Oil As needed For frying
Coating
cup 60 g Granulated Sugar
tsp 1.25 mL Cinnamon

Equipment

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Instructions

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First, prepare the Mac & Cheese Filling. Cook the Elbow Macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the 2 tbsp Butter over medium heat. Whisk in the 2 tbsp Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the 2 cups Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in the 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, tsp Salt, and tsp Black Pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
Next, prepare the Churro Dough. In a saucepan, combine the 1 cup Water, cup Butter, and tsp Salt. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add the 1 cup Flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Let the dough cool slightly for 5 minutes. Add the 2 Eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the 1 tsp Vanilla Extract.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Pipe 2-3 inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the churros from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
While still warm, carefully poke a hole in each churro bite and fill with the Mac & Cheese Filling using a piping bag or small spoon.
In a small bowl, combine the cup Granulated Sugar and tsp Cinnamon. Roll the filled churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy!