Best 6 Fried Mac N Cheese Sticks Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and gooey, melted cheese interior, fried mac n cheese sticks are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a party appetizer, game day snack, or a quick and easy meal, these cheesy delights are sure to satisfy. Whether you prefer a classic mac n cheese filling or want to add your own creative twist, there's a recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect fried mac n cheese sticks, ensuring that your next batch comes out crispy, flavorful, and downright irresistible.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED MAC 'N' CHEESE STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY



Fried Mac 'n' Cheese Sticks Recipe by Tasty image

America's favorite comfort food gets an upgrade in this mac 'n' cheese variation that you can easily make by just adding a few steps to your usual pasta prep. Serve it as finger food, an appetizer, or simply an indulgent dinner dish paired with tomato soup.

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 30 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter
2 ¼ cups flour, divided
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot and cook the elbow pasta. Stir occasionally for 7 minutes, or until al dente.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter completely and whisk in ¼ cup flour for 2 minutes to create a light roux. Add the milk and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Stir continuously until the sauce fully thickens. Gradually add the cheese and stir until fully combined. Finally, add the cooked pasta and stir until the noodles are well-coated.
  • Remove the mac 'n' cheese from the heat and pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread evenly and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 325°F (170°C).
  • Cut the frozen mac 'n' cheese into roughly 3-inch long sticks. Dredge the sticks in the remaining 2 cups flour, then the egg, and then the bread crumbs. Fry the sticks for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, then drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MAC 'N' CHEESE BREADSTICKS RECIPE BY TASTY



Mac 'n' Cheese Breadsticks Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: frozen macaroni and cheese dinner, premade pizza dough, olive oil, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 frozen macaroni and cheese dinner
1 tube premade pizza dough
olive oil, for topping
parmesan cheese, for topping
italian seasoning, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200˚C).
  • Remove macaroni and cheese (still frozen) from the packaging. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut into 8 equal-sized sticks.
  • Unroll pizza dough. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 8 strips.
  • Working quickly, wrap each mac and cheese stick with pizza dough, making sure not to leave any parts uncovered, and place onto greased baking sheet.
  • Brush each with olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until dough is cooked and golden brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS



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These is an easy, cost-efficient way to make home-made fried cheese sticks. Taste just wonderful, light crispiness. More for your dollar and easily stored in the freezer for when you have a craving. I make 2 batches, one for the 'now' and one for later. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese
5 eggs, beaten
3 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
  • Dip cheese stick halves into egg and roll in bread crumbs to completely coat the sticks; place breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow cheese sticks to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to set, and repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs to form a thick coating. Freeze breaded cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Deep fry cheese sticks, a few at a time, until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sticks drain on paper towels; cool slightly and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 945.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

EASY FRIED CABBAGE



Easy Fried Cabbage image

Easy to make fried cabbage makes a great side dish or throw some smoked sausage in there and make it a complete meal. Any way you have it, you'll be pleased.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Categories     Cabbage Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste, divided
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ medium green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, stir, and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
  • Mix in red and green bell peppers; cook for 1 to 2 minutes Add cabbage, remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and stir to combine. Add butter and stir until melted. Simmer cabbage until it reaches desired softness, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 280.4 mg

FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS



Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks image

These fried cheese sticks are very easy to prepare and sooo good. Enjoy!

Provided by NANCI RENN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water.
  • Mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt in a medium bowl. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 805.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

DEEP-FRIED MAC & CHEESE SHELLS



Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Shells image

I created this deep-fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as "unbelievably delicious" because of the crispy deep-fried coating and the creamy richness on the inside. -Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 20 appetizers (2-1/2 cups dipping sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/4 cups 2% milk, divided
2 large eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Cook pastas separately according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add Velveeta, cheddar cheese, cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from heat., In another large saucepan, combine small pasta shells and half of the cheese mixture; set aside. For dipping sauce, stir 1 cup milk into remaining cheese mixture; keep warm., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs with remaining milk. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs with remaining Parmesan cheese. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Fill each large shell with scant 1/4 cup pasta mixture. Dip in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or a deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shells, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use day-old macaroni and cheese: This will help the cheese sticks hold their shape better when frying.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying: This will help the cheese sticks cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Fry the cheese sticks in batches to avoid them sticking together.
  • Serve the cheese sticks with your favorite dipping sauce: Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or ketchup all pair well with fried mac and cheese sticks.

Conclusion:

Fried mac and cheese sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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