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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Cornerstone Newcity
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were the perfect comfort food. They were cheesy, gooey, and crispy all at the same time.
Denny Olivia
[email protected]I would definitely make these fried mac and cheese balls again. They were a hit with my family and friends.
Hina Shafique
[email protected]Overall, I thought these fried mac and cheese balls were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great.
Erica Carter
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a bit bland. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Nahid Hasan4555
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fried mac and cheese balls didn't come out crispy at all. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Md Sanny
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a bit too greasy for my taste, but they were still pretty good.
Kamala Goolgar
[email protected]I made these fried mac and cheese balls for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Sandile Zekani
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. They were also a lot of fun to make!
Nwafor Akudo
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of fried mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. These balls were so flavorful and addictive.
Florence Struble
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were the perfect comfort food. They were cheesy, gooey, and crispy all at the same time.
Hassaan Asghar
[email protected]I would definitely make these fried mac and cheese balls again. They were a hit with my family and friends.
Fraz Ali
[email protected]Overall, I thought these fried mac and cheese balls were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great.
Kadijah Kargbo
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a bit bland. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Patricia Zamora
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fried mac and cheese balls didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Bakarg Bakarg
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Nanyanzi Faridah
[email protected]I love fried mac and cheese balls, but I've never made them myself before. This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!
Rakib YT
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!
Carla Martinez
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about these fried mac and cheese balls, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfection!
Mr Zaman
[email protected]I've made these fried mac and cheese balls several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect party food or snack.
Lx Armaan
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.