Macaroni and Cheese Croquettes with Jalapeño Sauce

Ingredients

• Macaroni and Cheese Croquettes

  • 1 box (200 g) macaroni and cheese (see note)
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup (100 g) grated Tex-Mex cheese
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (80 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

• Jalapeño Sauce

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tsp pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped, plus more for serving
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped