BOOK CLUB SNACKS

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- CHARLES GRAYAUSKIE

Air-Fryer Mac & Cheese Bites

Active Time: 1 hr.

Total Time: 3 hrs.

Serves: 10

Transform a comfort food classic into crispy-outside, ooey-gooeygood-inside treats that are sure to disappear fast

8 oz. elbow pasta

2 Tbs.+2 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

8 oz.sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 scallions, chopped

2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley + additional

4 eggs, beaten

1 Line 9" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2"; coat with cooking spray. In large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. In pot, whisk 2 Tbs. flour and milk; over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, mustard and Worcestershire. Stir in pasta and scallions; let cool. Spread in pan. Cover; chill 2 hrs.

2 In bowl, mix panko and 1/4 cup parsley. Place remaining flour and eggs in separate bowls. Cut mac'n' cheese into 30 rectangles; toss in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko mixture.

3 Place crisper plate in basket of 7-qt. air fryer; coat with cooking spray. Place basket in air fryer; heat to 375°F. In batches, air-fry mac'n' cheese until golden, about 5 min. per batch. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley.

Per serving: 330 cal. 15g pro. 39g carb. 3g fiber 5g sug. 85mg chol. 530mg sod. 13g total fat 6g sat. fat

Red Pepper-Feta Dip

Active Time: 15 min.

Total Time: 15 min.

Serves: 8

A splash of tart balsamic vinegar adds a sweet-tangy kick to this creamy bowl of deliciousness

4 pita breads

2 Tbs. butter, melted

2 (12 oz.) jars roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

½ cup heavy cream