Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Mac N' Cheeseballs, where creamy macaroni and cheese are transformed into bite-sized balls of cheesy goodness. These delectable treats are coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Prepared using simple ingredients, these cheeseballs can be easily made at home, making them a perfect appetizer, snack, or party food. Discover the detailed recipe along with variations like Air Fryer Mac N' Cheeseballs and Baked Mac N' Cheeseballs, providing options to suit your cooking preferences. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this ultimate comfort food experience.
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MAC AND CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 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
MAC 'N' CHEESEBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cheese puff, butter, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, elbow macaroni, flour, eggs, oil, salt
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Snacks
Yield 18 balls
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crush cheese puffs into a fine powder and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add milk, cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Whisk until all the cheese has melted and sauce is smooth.
- Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta, stirring to ensure thorough coverage of the noodles.
- Cover and refrigerate the cheese-coated pasta for at least 2 hours, allowing for it to cool completely and for the cheese sauce to bind the pasta together. This recipe also works well with leftover mac 'n' cheese.
- Using your hands, take the chilled mac 'n' cheese and form it into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) balls.
- Dredge the balls in flour, followed by egg before finally coating them in the powdered cheese puffs.
- Heat the oil to 350˚F (180˚C) and fry the mac 'n' cheese balls until the outside is crispy, about 2 minutes. Once done frying, transfer to a wire rack to drain. Lightly sprinkle with salt before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality cheddar cheese. Freshly grated cheese melts better and tastes creamier than pre-shredded cheese.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can make your own by pulsing bread cubes in a food processor until they're fine crumbs.
- To make the mac n' cheeseballs even more flavorful, add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Be careful not to overcook the mac n' cheeseballs. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still gooey and cheesy on the inside.
- Serve the mac n' cheeseballs hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
These mac n' cheeseballs are the perfect party food or snack. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty appetizer, give these mac n' cheeseballs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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