FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS
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
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
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[email protected]These were delicious! I used a three-cheese blend and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Zarate is going to eat you
[email protected]These were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try using less cheese next time.
Tendai Chigiji
[email protected]These were amazing! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.
Gregory Lafleur
[email protected]These were delicious! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and they were very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Sohil Islam
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a medium cheddar cheese and they were very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Dival valentine
[email protected]These were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Jangeer Khan
[email protected]These were delicious! I used a three-cheese blend and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
MommyPrepper Rae_Rae
[email protected]These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
two killers
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and they were very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
F.k L
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of mac and cheese, but these fried mac and cheese balls were amazing! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Salvador Escobar
[email protected]These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious! I'll definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Opo Opo
[email protected]I made these for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best mac and cheese they've ever had. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jomela Aktar
[email protected]I was skeptical about these at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They were amazing! The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.
Abdul-azeez Omotayo
[email protected]These were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the breadcrumb mixture. Other than that, they were perfect!
Samuel Getu
[email protected]I've made these fried mac and cheese balls a few times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they're always a big hit at parties. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just fry them up when I'm ready to se
Don Mvppimp
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I even got a few compliments from people who don't usually like mac and cheese. I'll definitely be making these again.