Best 8 Fried Mac N Cheese N Hot Dog Balls Recipes

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Those cravings for a quick, flavorful and satisfying meal can be fulfilled with the delightful combination of fried mac n cheese n hot dog balls. This dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring crispy exteriors and a gooey, cheesy interior filled with savory hot dog morsels. The key to creating the perfect mac n cheese n hot dog balls lies in the right ingredients and a step-by-step process that ensures a golden brown crust and a melted, flavorful cheese center. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds singing with every bite of this irresistible fried mac n cheese n hot dog ball delicacy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS



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A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It's super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!!

Provided by erinrhodes813

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 7h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup pimento cheese spread
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
4 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in the 2 tablespoons butter, the 1/4 cup milk, and the cheese packet from the package.
  • While the macaroni is still hot, stir in the Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend, and continue to stir until melted. Place the macaroni and cheese mixture in a container and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the macaroni mixture from the refrigerator, and, using a cookie scoop, scoop into balls. Place mac balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk the bread crumbs with the paprika, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat the eggs with the 3 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Remove the mac balls from the freezer, coat in the egg wash, and then dredge in breading.
  • Fry the mac balls in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 146.5 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1204 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS



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A comfort classic that everyone will be fighting for! Crisp on the outside yet so soft, creamy and cheesy on the inside. YESSS!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     thanksgiving

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups macaroni and cheese, homemade or store-bought
2 cups vegetable oil, or more, as needed
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups Panko
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place macaroni and cheese into the refrigerator until firm, about 3-4 hours. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Using a small cookie scoop, roll macaroni and cheese into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch balls, forming about 12. Working one at a time, dip balls into eggs, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat. Working in batches, add balls to the Dutch oven and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

FRIED MAC N CHEESE BITES



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Mac and Cheese Balls are CRISPY on the outside, CHEESY and CREAMY on the inside which makes them the ULTIMATE comfort food!

Provided by Jennifer Stewart

Categories     Easy Finger Foods

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups prepared macaroni and cheese (chilled)
1 cup shredded cheese (your favorite blend)
salt & pepper for seasoning
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
2 cups oil for frying
Ranch, Marinara, or other sauce for dipping

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the leftover mac n cheese and the extra cheese.
  • Scoop into 1.5 inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • While the balls are chilling, beat two eggs in a bowl with a little water.
  • In a separate bowl, add the Panko crumbs.
  • Remove the balls from the freezer, dip fully in egg wash, roll in Panko to completely coat, and place back on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining balls.
  • Return the balls to the freezer while you heat the oil to 375F.
  • When the oil is ready, fry the balls 3 to 4 at a time for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 17 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 balls, Sodium 206 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

FRIED MAC-N-CHEESE-N-HOT DOG BALLS



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I've bragged about making healthy, filling snacks for my kid after school. This one is ...well...filling but not low in fat or calories. Either way, my son and his friends love it!

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cold prepared macaroni and cheese, preferably left over
1 hot dog, cut into 8 bite sized pieces
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside in a shallow dish.
  • Shape macaroni and cheese into 8 balls with a piece of hot dog in the center. Roll in the bread crumb mixture coating well.
  • Fry in a pan with 350 degree oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Serve with every kids best friend -- Ketchup!
  • Note: I've also made this before with a piece of Broccoli in the middle, to sneak in something healthy.

FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 12h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, warmed, plus 2 tablespoons for egg wash
1 pound grated Cheddar
1 pound grated smoked Gouda
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Marinara or Alfredo sauce, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and stir it with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk the warmed milk into the flour mixture, working out any lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese sauce into macaroni. Pour the mac and cheese into a shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Shape the cold mac and cheese into meatball-sized balls and place them onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Freeze the balls overnight.
  • Beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons milk together to form an egg wash and pour it into a shallow bowl. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Remove the mac and cheese balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash then into the bread crumbs. Put the balls back into the freezer until you are ready to fry.
  • Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the mac and cheese balls until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite marinara or Alfredo sauce or combination or both for dipping.

MAC AND CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: macaroni, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, red leicester, salt, pepper, eggs, breadcrumb

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 25 balls

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 ¾ cups milk
2 ½ cups cheddar cheese
2 ½ cups red leicester
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 eggs, for egg wash
breadcrumb, as needed

Steps:

  • Boil water, add macaroni and cook until al dente
  • Melt butter in a pan and mix 2 tsp flour into it.
  • Add the milk gradually.
  • Add both cheeses and cook until melted and the sauce is thick
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked macaroni and thoroughly cover.
  • Refrigerate mixture for one hour.
  • Take mixture out and form into balls on another plate.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Dip the solid balls in egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
  • Fry in hot pan of oil until golden brown on both sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 1 gram

FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BALLS



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This is a recipe from Paula Deen's magazine. Plan ahead, you will need to refrigerate the cheese sauce for 8 hours and the balls freeze for 2 hours. The chilling and freezing time is included in the prep time listed.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 10h35m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen, 66 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons milk
1 (12 ounce) package cheese spread, cubed
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large eggs
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In large saucepan, bring water and 1/2 t salt to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook 6-8 minutes, or until tender; drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine hot cooked pasta, 1/2 cup milk, cheese spread, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Spoon into prepared baking dish; cover, and refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Roll macaroni and cheese into 1-inch balls; place on a baking sheet, and freeze 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining milk.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal.
  • Dip balls into egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 350 degrees over medium heat.
  • Fry macaroni and cheese balls in batches, 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS



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Bring the county fair to your kitchen with our Fried Mac and Cheese Balls! Add some cayenne pepper to your Fried Mac and Cheese Balls for a spicy kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Birthday Party Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices
1/3 cup flour
4 eggs, divided
2 Tbsp. water
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
2 cups oil
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting half each of the margarine and milk. Add shredded cheese, wieners, flour and 1 egg; mix well. Spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 min.
  • Whisk remaining eggs and water until blended. Place bread crumbs in shallow bowl. Shape Dinner mixture into 24 balls, using 1/4 cup Dinner mixture for each. Roll, 1 at a time, in eggs then in crumbs. Return to prepared baking sheet. Discard any remaining eggs and bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat to 350ºF. Add macaroni and cheese balls, in batches; cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Mix mayo and hot sauce. Serve with warm croquettes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and quality pasta will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the perfect texture for fried mac and cheese.
  • Make sure the mac and cheese is well coated in breadcrumbs before frying. This will help it get nice and crispy.
  • Fry the mac and cheese in hot oil. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Serve the fried mac and cheese immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • For the hot dog balls, use a good quality hot dog and cheese. The type of cheese you use will determine the flavor of the balls, so choose one that you enjoy.
  • Make sure the hot dog balls are cooked all the way through before serving. You can check this by inserting a toothpick into the center of a ball. If it comes out clean, the ball is cooked.
  • Serve the hot dog balls with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These recipes for fried mac and cheese and hot dog balls are a fun and delicious way to enjoy classic comfort foods. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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