Macaroni-And-Pimiento Cheese Bites

• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs, dried
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• vegetable oil

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese and pimiento until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in pasta.
3. Line a 13- x 9-inch pan with plastic wrap, allowing several inches to extend over edges of pan. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cool slightly; cover and chill 8 hours. Remove macaroni mixture from pan, and cut into 1-inch squares.
4. Stir together breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish or pie plate. Whisk together eggs and 1/2 cup milk in another shallow dish or pie plate; dip macaroni bites in egg mixture, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
5. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a large skillet; heat to 350u0b0. Fry bites, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden.

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, salt, ground red pepper, garlic, cheddar cheese, pimentos, fine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-and-pimiento-cheese-bites-280873 (may not work)