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Pretzel Crusted Mac & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Bites

Crispy pretzel-coated chicken bites stuffed with creamy mac and cheese filling for the ultimate comfort snack.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mac & Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Chicken Base
  • 2 chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Pretzel Crust
  • 1.5 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking tray or fryer
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni and prepare creamy cheese sauce.
  2. Stuff chicken pieces with cooled mac & cheese.
  3. Freeze briefly to firm up filling.
  4. Coat in flour, egg, and crushed pretzels.
  5. Bake or fry until golden and crispy.
  6. Rest before serving for best texture.

Notes

Freeze slightly before cooking to prevent cheese leakage.