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Crispy Ranch Mac and Cheese Balls in the Air Fryer

Crispy Ranch Mac and Cheese Balls in the Air Fryer

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain macaroni without rinsing and return to the pot. Add 1/4 cup milk, margarine, and cheese sauce packet; mix until well combined.
  2. 2 Add Cheddar cheese and remaining 1/2 cup milk to the mac and cheese and stir until Cheddar is melted. Transfer to a bowl with a lid and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use an ice cream scoop to form 1 1/2-inch balls out of the cold mac and cheese. Set balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Pulse cheese crackers in the bowl of a food processor and until they turn into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in ranch dressing mix. Place beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
  5. 5 Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
  6. 6 Dip mac and cheese balls first in egg and then in the cracker mixture to coat. Place in the air fryer basket, adding as many balls as your basket allows without touching, working in batches, if needed. Spray tops of the balls with cooking spray.
  7. 7 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Spray the tops of the balls again with cooking spray and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining balls.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Cheesy Chicken Bundles

Cheesy Chicken Bundles

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Place a chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken breast with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Repeat with the other chicken breasts.
  3. 3 Melt the butter in a small skillet, and cook the mushrooms until they begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside. Beat egg in a shallow bowl. Place the cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl.
  4. 4 In a bowl, mix together the mushrooms, cream cheese, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese; spread the mixture generously over the chicken. Roll the chicken breasts up, dip each into beaten egg, and roll the bundles in cracker crumbs. Place into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the bundles with the remaining 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, the filling has melted, and the crumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By mrscoleman

BBQ Snack Mix

BBQ Snack Mix

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine pretzels, rice cereal squares, cheese-flavored crackers, and peanuts in a large bowl; drizzle oil over top and gently stir with your hands until well coated, adding more oil, if necessary.
  3. 3 Combine BBQ seasoning and paprika in a small bowl; sprinkle over snack mixture, tossing gently until coated. Spread mixture onto a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool before serving or storing.

By Lukelliott

Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese, condensed soup, sour cream, onion, milk, seasoned salt, garlic, and 1/2 cup cheese-flavored crackers in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low, stirring occasionally until cooked through, about 2 hours. Stir and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese-flavored crackers.

By Kimba

Grandma Jensen's Nuts and Bolts

Grandma Jensen's Nuts and Bolts

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Combine the wheat cereal, corn cereal, rice cereal, oat cereal, cheese-flavored crackers, pretzels, and mixed nuts in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended.
  4. 4 Pour over the cereal mixture, and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the seasoned butter.
  5. 5 Spread the cereal mixture onto baking sheets, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.

By Hawkified

Gabe's Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

Gabe's Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine rice and corn cereal squares, cheese-flavored crackers, and pretzel pieces in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mix melted butter, hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, and celery seed together in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

By Christina

Reindeer Snack Mix Recipe

Reindeer Snack Mix Recipe

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cone-shaped corn snacks, cheese crackers, pretzels, corn cereal squares, mini shredded wheat squares, and pecan halves in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk butter, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Pour butter mixture over snack mixture; toss lightly to coat. Spread mixture onto a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted and liquid absorbed, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

By Jennifer Dery

Papa Tom's Cheesy Hash Browns

Papa Tom's Cheesy Hash Browns

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine hash browns, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, celery soup, onion, 1/4 cup butter, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle corn flakes and cheese-flavored crackers over casserole; drizzle remaining 1/4 cup butter over top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cooked through, about 1 hour.

By Thomas Westman

Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix

Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 255 degrees F (124 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine corn snacks, cheese crackers, popcorn, and pretzel sticks in a large roasting pan.
  3. 3 Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour syrup over snack mixture in the roasting pan; stir to coat.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring to coat every 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Line a countertop with waxed paper. Spread snack mix into a single layer on top.
  6. 6 Place candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and place a dot of melted candy on the back of a candy eyeball; attach to a corn snack. Repeat with remaining eyeballs.
  7. 7 Transfer snack mix to a large bowl. Stir in candy corn and peanut butter candy pieces until incorporated.

By SunnyDaysNora

Ranch Snack Mix

Ranch Snack Mix

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cereal, pretzels, cheese-flavored crackers, oyster crackers, and peanuts in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk vegetable oil, ranch dressing mix, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until coated. Arrange on a large baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring gently halfway through, until toasted and fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Des

Mini Cheeseball Pumpkins with Caramelized Garlic

Mini Cheeseball Pumpkins with Caramelized Garlic

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic just starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. Transfer garlic mixture to a bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic salt. Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Shape chilled cheese mixture into golf-ball-sized balls. Roll each ball in crushed crackers and slightly flatten the bottom. Press 1/2 a pretzel stick into the top. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
  3. 3 Spread parsley out on a serving plate and place mini cheeseball pumpkins on top, leaving enough room in between for parsley to show through.

By jowolf2