Preparation

• Prepare macaroni and cheese in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in skillet; drain.
• Add meat, 1 cup cracker crumbs and egg to macaroni and cheese; mix well. Cool 20 min.
• Shape macaroni mixture into 32 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 cheese product cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing cube with macaroni mixture. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until balls are evenly coated on all sides with crumbs.
• Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 375°F. Add macaroni balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, mix ketchup and mustard until blended.
• Serve warm poppers with the ketchup mixture.