FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and stir it with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk the warmed milk into the flour mixture, working out any lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese sauce into macaroni. Pour the mac and cheese into a shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
- Shape the cold mac and cheese into meatball-sized balls and place them onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Freeze the balls overnight.
- Beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons milk together to form an egg wash and pour it into a shallow bowl. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Remove the mac and cheese balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash then into the bread crumbs. Put the balls back into the freezer until you are ready to fry.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the mac and cheese balls until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite marinara or Alfredo sauce or combination or both for dipping.
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Kiersten
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls were a total disaster. They fell apart in the fryer and were a greasy mess. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making them again.
Ishita Hasi
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I made these mac and cheese balls with vegan cheese. They turned out great! I was so happy to be able to enjoy this classic dish again.
Universal Gym and Fitness Center
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls were the perfect comfort food. They were cheesy, gooey, and crispy all at the same time. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mujeeb Butt
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried food, but these mac and cheese balls were surprisingly light and fluffy. I could definitely eat them again.
sali miraka
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls were a fun and easy way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. I added some chopped bacon and jalapeños to the mixture, and they were a hit!
Faith NWACHUKWU
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my mac and cheese balls didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I'll have to experiment with the cooking time next time.
Andrew Paredes
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!
Henry Drummond
[email protected]I was skeptical about trying these mac and cheese balls, but I'm so glad I did! They're crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfection!
Sarah Pullinger
[email protected]I've made these mac and cheese balls several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.
Logan Tatum
[email protected]These fried mac and cheese balls were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and disappeared quickly.