Best 9 Fried Macaroni Recipes

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**Fried macaroni: A delightful crispy pasta treat**

Fried macaroni is a delectable dish made from cooked macaroni pasta that is coated in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and cheese, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. This unique and satisfying dish combines the comforting flavors of macaroni and cheese with the crispy texture of fried foods, resulting in a culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds. Our collection of fried macaroni recipes offers a range of variations to suit different preferences, from classic macaroni and cheese to more innovative flavor combinations. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this delicious and versatile dish.

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

FRIED MACARONI-AND-CHEESE BITES



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Make way for little squares of heaven -- these fried morsels are sure to be voted most popular at any party. You can (and should) prepare the stovetop macaroni and cheese a few days ahead, since it will firm up in the refrigerator, for easier cutting. Then follow a two-step breading process, using panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for a crust that's crisp yet light. Don't be put off by the yield; the squares fry quickly, in three or four batches, and you can reheat replenishments over the course of the evening -- whenever the platter is wiped clean (which will be often).This recipe originally appeared in "Martha Stewart's Appetizers" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 10 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
4 3/4 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 14 ounces), room temperature
1/2 to 3/4 cup safflower oil, for frying, plus more for parchment
4 large eggs
2 cups panko

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
  • In pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a nutty aroma, about 4 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk. Cook, whisking along bottom of pot, until boiling, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the mustard powder, and cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth; season with salt. Add macaroni to sauce, and stir to combine.
  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment; brush parchment lightly with oil. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.
  • Invert set macaroni and cheese onto a cutting board and remove parchment. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
  • Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In a shallow dish, season panko with salt. Dip macaroni squares, a few at a time, in eggs, allowing excess to drip off into dish, then roll in panko mixture to coat completely. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium until shimmering. Working in batches, add coated squares in a single layer (do not crowd pan); cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined rack to drain and cool slightly. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat process with more oil and remaining squares. Serve warm.

FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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As if macaroni and cheese wasnt fattening enough already!!! lol! It really is worth it though! I saw this on food network a while ago. Always KISS THE COOK!

Provided by KISS THE COOK

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

leftover prepared macaroni and cheese, refrigerated for at least overnight (should not be from the box type)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten with
2 tablespoons water
1 cup breadcrumbs, preferably Japanese panko
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Cut refrigerated macaroni and cheese into slices or bite size pieces.
  • Season the flour with cayenne, salt,and pepper.
  • Dredge each piece through the flour mixture and gently tap off extra.
  • Dip in the egg wash and then coat with the bread crumbs.
  • Allow them to rest for 5 minutes so the crust can set.
  • Very carefully drop into the oil and fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels for a few minutes or place on a rack with a cookie sheet underneath.
  • Serve.
  • (I like mine with hot sauce! but use your imagination or enjoy as is!).
  • In a few days, go to the doctors to check your cholestorol.
  • Repeat as needed! Lol just kidding! (Well really i'm not).

BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE AND CHEDDAR FRENCH FRIED ONION CRUST RECIPE



BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE AND CHEDDAR FRENCH FRIED ONION CRUST RECIPE image

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Dinner     Lunch     Winter

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon salt
1 lb. elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded
16 oz. Velveeta, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 oz (1 can) French's Cheddar French Fried Onions, crushed
9 strips of bacon
Béchamel Sauce Ingredients
3 tablespoons TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
5 oz parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter or spray a 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish with non-stick spray. To make the Béchamel Sauce, melt the TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter in a medium saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Slowly add the heated milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, parmesan and Tabasco. Stir until the cheese in melted. Cover and set aside. Cook the bacon until just crispy and set aside to cool. Boil a large pot of water; add 1 tsp salt and the macaroni. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the macaroni is very al dente. Drain the noodles and return to the pot. Immediately add the butter, garlic and Béchamel Sauce. Toss well. Place 1/3 of the macaroni in the baking dish. Evenly top with 1/3 of the shredded cheddar, 1/3 of the Velveeta and 3 slices of bacon broken into small pieces. Repeat until all noodles, bacon and cheese are in the pan. Top with the crushed French fried onions. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until the top is beginning to brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving

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.

MACARONI AND CHEESE-MAPLE FRIED SPAM



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My husband made this dish for me and I watched him with an extremely skeptical look on my face. I didn't like Spam and the whole maple syrup thing just sounded weird. Boy, was I ever wrong. The sweetness of the syrup and the saltiness of the Spam are one of the best flavor combinations.

Provided by Jen Wiehl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) can Spam
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Make macaroni and cheese per instructions on box.
  • Slice Spam into 1/4" thick slices.
  • Coat fry pan (non-stick works best) with maple syrup and lay slices of Spam in it.
  • Fry until Spam is golden and crispy on the edges.
  • Enjoy!

STIR FRIED CHICKEN & MACARONI SALAD



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This has been in my recipe collection for many years, on a piece of paper that was torn in half long ago. I think it's time to save it here. It's a very healthy and tasty meal that I've always enjoyed.

Provided by windhorse23

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3/4 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup water
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces uncooked small shell pasta (shells, elbows, etc.)
15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta, and drain well.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add green beans and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook and stir until beans are coated and hot. Add water. Stir-fry until beans are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Add chicken, ginger, remaining salt and cook/stir until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat.
  • Combine pasta, kidney beans, green beans, chicken, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Serve hot or cold. It's great both ways.

FRIED ONION TOPPED MACARONI AND CHEESE



Fried Onion Topped Macaroni and Cheese image

I loved using the fried onions on top of a lot of things and as breading. I made this recipe and it was so good and comforting. It's a dish the whole family loves. I sneak in the cream of mushroom soup in this one and just tell my husband it's the fried onions if he comes across any pieces of mushrooms. He didn't know the...

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp mustard
1/8 tsp seasoned pepper
1 1/2 c elbow macaroni, cooked
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c finely crushed french fried onions

Steps:

  • 1. In a greased 2 quart baking dish, blend soup, milk, mustard and seasoned pepper.
  • 2. Stir in macaroni and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
  • 3. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from oven and add additional shredded cheese and fried onions and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • 5. Enjoy!

LENTILS AND TOMATO SAUCE WITH MACARONI AND FRIED ONIONS



Lentils and Tomato Sauce With Macaroni and Fried Onions image

Always on the lookout for a good vegetarian recipe, I found this in Joy of Cooking. The whole family loved it -- even my picky husband -- and it's a good way to use up the lentils I always have left over after making lentil soup. Although the recipe calls for 3 cups of water, I highly recommend using 2 cups of vegetable broth and 1 cup of water to give this dish a richer flavor.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups diced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed (brown or green)
3 cups water (I use 1 cup water and 2 cups vegetable broth)
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups uncooked ditalini (can substitute elbow macaroni, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes, being careful not to let them get too dark. Remove half of the onions and reserve. Stir the garlic into the remaining onions and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir the lentils and water (or water/broth combo) into the onion mixture. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and allspice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring to break up the tomatoes, until the mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Drain. Quickly dry the pasta cooking pot and add the reserved onions along with the cumin seeds. Cook, stirring over medium-high heat until the onions are sizzling. Add the drained macaroni and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings. To serve, spoon the macaroni into individual bowls and top with a ladleful of the spiced lentils. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste, if desired.

FRIED MACARONI



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If you want something different, and love pasta, you'll like this. I can't take credit for this, it was made up by my Mom one day when she wanted something different to eat. She was an an amazing cook. I had her make it many more times. Thank goodness I had her teach me this one, many other's I wish I'd paid better attention to.

Provided by ciggy99

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 cups, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 slices bacon
1 -1 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
garlic powder, your taste
salt, your taste
pepper, your taste

Steps:

  • Fry bacon, remove from pan, set aside to drain.
  • Boil drain, and rinse macaroni.
  • Return macaroni to frying pan with bacon grease, cruble bacon and add to macaroni.
  • I never bother to drain off any grease unless the bacon was extremely fatty.
  • Sprinkle to taste with garlic powder,.
  • Salt & pepper to taste.
  • Give it all a good stir, cover and simmer on low for at least 10min or so to give flavor's time to meld, and macaroni to reheat and fry a bit.
  • Walla! Great fried macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 136.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.7

Tips:

  • For the crispiest macaroni, use day-old macaroni. Freshly cooked macaroni will be too soft and will not fry as well.
  • Be sure to season the macaroni well with salt and pepper before frying. This will help to bring out the flavor of the macaroni.
  • If you want to add extra flavor to the macaroni, you can add in some garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Be sure to fry the macaroni in a single layer. This will help to ensure that the macaroni cooks evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the macaroni. This will cause the macaroni to steam instead of fry.
  • Fry the macaroni until it is golden brown and crispy. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the fried macaroni immediately. It is best when eaten hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Fried macaroni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and it is also a fun and unique side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious batch of fried macaroni that will be sure to please everyone at your table.

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