How to Make Macaroni & Cheese Nuggets at Home
Follow this Step-By-Step guide to make these delicious Macaroni & Cheese Nuggets at home.
Servings Prep Time
4People 15Minutes
Cook Time
30Minutes
Servings Prep Time
4People 15Minutes
Cook Time
30Minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 Tbsp. Butter in a non-stick pan.
  2. When the butter starts melting, add 2 Tbsp. All Purpose Flour / Maida.
  3. On medium flame cook the butter and all-purpose flour for about 1 minute. Make sure to keep stirring using a spatula during this process.
  4. After cooking for about 1 minute, add 3/4th cup milk. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes & stir continuously. Cook till no lumps remain and it thickens.
  5. After the mixture thickens, add 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. black pepper powder/ kali mirch powder, ½ tsp. maggi masala & 1 tsp. garlic powder. You can use crushed garlic too instead of the garlic powder.
  6. Mix the spices well into the mixture and add 1.5 Cup boiled macaroni.
  7. Mix well and cook for about 1 minute.
  8. After cooking for 1 minute, add ½ cup grated cheese, mix well and cook for another 10 to 15 seconds.
  9. After cooking for 10-15 seconds, turn the heat off and let it cool down to room temperature.
  10. Mix 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour in half a cup of water and mix well to prepare a slurry. The consistency should be neither too thick and neither too thin. Pour the bread crumbs in a plate to coat the nuggets.
  11. Now from the cooked macaroni, pinch as per the required nugget size. Shape then nuggets in your hands and dip the nuggets in the slurry properly.
  12. After dipping in the slurry, coat the nuggets with bread crumbs properly. Prepare the rest of the nuggets in the same manner.
  13. Heat oil in a wok. On medium flame, fry the nuggets in the oil till they turn crisp and golden brown in color.
  14. Garnish with grated cheese and serve with tomato ketch and mayo based jalapeno dip.
Recipe Notes

Contact Chef: Payal Jethani

Tips: After coating the nuggets with bread crumbs, you can freeze them for later use. They do not go bad for 10-15 days,

Goes well with: Serve with tomato ketchup, Instant Schezwan mayo dip, mayo based jalapeno dip, mint coriander chutney or any other dip of your choice