Bacon Mac and Cheese Bombs (Print Format)
Soft dough encloses mac, cheese, and bacon for melty, crave-worthy bites perfect for sharing or snacking.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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Flour, for dusting counter
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16 frozen dinner yeast roll dough balls
→ Filling
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1 pound Applewood smoked thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped (reserve bacon drippings)
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20-ounce package Bob Evans Macaroni & Cheese, prepared and cooled
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4 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 cubes
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4 ounces mild cheddar cheese, cut into 16 cubes
→ Egg Wash
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon water
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
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Lightly flour your countertop. Place 8 dough balls on a microwave-safe plate and defrost in the microwave for 2-4 minutes until softened but not cooked. Remove dough balls and coat lightly in flour. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
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Flatten and stretch each piece of dough on the floured countertop to approximately 3-4” across. Use a rolling pin if necessary.
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Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of macaroni and cheese in the center of the dough. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped bacon and top with one cube of mozzarella and one cube of cheddar.
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Pull the edges of the dough together, ensuring the filling does not spill out. Pinch the edges together to seal and form a ball. Use flour on your fingers if needed to crimp the seal.
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Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, keeping them a few inches apart, 8 per sheet.
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In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Use a brush to gently apply the egg wash onto each dough ball.
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Bake for 16-20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through until the tops are golden brown. Monitor for any escaping cheese and reserve it for serving.
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Remove from oven and brush the bombs with reserved bacon drippings. Sprinkle with remaining bacon pieces and fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
# Tips:
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Baked bacon is easier to prepare in larger quantities. Lay slices on a foil-lined pan in a cold oven, set to 400°F, and bake for 15-25 minutes depending on bacon thickness.
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Use whole milk mozzarella for better melting properties. If unavailable, part-skim mozzarella is a fine substitute.
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If you don’t have bacon drippings, use fresh butter as an alternative for brushing the bombs.