Best 6 Fried Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

FRIED MACARONI-AND-CHEESE BITES

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

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

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

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

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!

FRIED ONION TOPPED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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!