Burger King Mac n Cheetos
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Burger King's infamous Mac n' Cheetos came out in 2016 and the world was OBSESSED. Everyone loves mac n cheese and everyone loves cheetos. So I'm sharing how to make Mac n Cheetos at home!
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- Cooked boxed Mac & Cheese
- 2 Tbsp dairy-free butter
- 1-2 Tbsp unbleached white flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shreds
- 2 cups cheese flavoured puffs or chips
- 2 eggs-worth of vegan egg-replacer
- ½ cupflour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Make a store-bought boxed mac n cheese. Set it aside.
- In a saucepan, melt dairy-free butter over medium heat.
- Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Start with 1 Tbsp and add more if necessary.
- Whisk until it starts to brown and the flour taste is cooked off (3-5 mins)
- Add soy milk slowly, stirring constantly.
- Stir in cheese and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.
- Add boxed mac & cheese to cheese sauce and mix to coat completely.
- Let rest in the fridge to stiffen overnight.
- Place flour into a small shallow bowl.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out about 2oz of mac & cheese into your hand.
- Form the mac & cheese into a thick log-shape and toss it into flour, then egg replacer, and finally the crushed up vegan Cheetos.
- Place in the freezer for an hour.
- Deep fry at 350°F for 2 minutes.
Serve with a side of your favourite dipping sauce.
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2021/06/18/burger-king-mac-n-cheetos-recipe/