Prep time includes time in refrigerator to firm up pasta. Crispy Mac and Cheese Waffles - bacon, mac and cheese gets cooked in the waffle maker for a handheld, on-the-go snack with Ranch dressing to dip in!
Make VELVEETA Shells & Cheese BOLD per package instructions.
In the same saucepan add the bacon and cilantro, stir to mix in thoroughly.
Spread it in a 9x9” plastic wrap lined pan. Allowed to cool and pat down to smooth out the top. Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
Using plastic wrap, lift out of pan and place on the counter. Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter and made 9 circles. Dust on all sides with flour, dip in beaten eggs and then coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
Spray waffle iron with cooking spray, add a VELVEETA Shells & Cheese circle and pressed the lid down and cook until buzzer times out.
Remove from waffle iron and serve with Ranch salad dressing as a dipping sauce if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers as a handheld snack or to go along with another meal.