"One Bite Size" Ottogi Launches Crispy and Rich 'Mac and Cheese Balls'

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Ottogi announced on the 11th that it has launched ‘Mac and Cheese Balls’ featuring the rich flavor of cheddar cheese.

Cheese balls, which started as a side menu in the franchise industry, have rapidly risen to become a main menu item by capturing consumers' taste buds with their crispy fried coating and savory flavor. Especially, with the home drinking and solo drinking trends triggered by COVID-19 becoming established drinking cultures, the popularity of cheese balls as a perfect beer snack is increasing even more.

The new Mac and Cheese Balls combine rich cheddar cheese, chewy macaroni, and homemade mac and cheese sauce, allowing you to enjoy the authentic taste of mac and cheese in one bite. Cheddar cheese is also added to the cheese ball batter to enhance the savory and rich flavor, and the addition of jalapeno and habanero chili hot sauce gives it a spicy aftertaste. It can be easily cooked in an air fryer; cooking at 180 degrees Celsius for about 8 minutes results in mac and cheese balls that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Ottogi plans to pre-release the new product through its own online store ‘Ottogi Mall’ and the crowdfunding platform ‘Wadiz,’ and then expand distribution channels. Pre-open notification applications have been accepted on Wadiz since 2 PM on the 5th, and the main funding will take place from the 18th to the 31st.

An Ottogi representative said, “The new ‘Mac and Cheese Balls’ are cheese balls with the rich taste of authentic mac and cheese combined with spiciness, making them perfect as a simple snack or beer accompaniment,” adding, “We will continue to introduce products that meet various consumer needs through steady research and development.”

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