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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Cost $15, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 240 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 🥛 ¼ cup milk
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 🧀 ¾ cup pimento cheese spread
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

  • Frying

    • 4 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed

  • Breading

    • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon white sugar
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • Coating

    • 🥚 4 large eggs
    • 🥛 3 tablespoons milk

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Fill a pot with lightly salted water, bring to boil, and cook macaroni for about 7 minutes. Drain and stir in butter, 1/4 cup milk, and cheese packet.

3

Mix hot macaroni with Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend until melted. Refrigerate the mixture for 4 hours.

4

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, scoop the macaroni mixture into balls, and freeze for 2 hours.

5

Preheat deep fryer or saucepan with oil to 350°F (175°C). Prepare breading station with seasoned bread crumbs, and whisk eggs with 3 tablespoons milk.

6

Coat frozen mac and cheese balls in egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumbs.

7

Fry balls in oil for 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

543

Calories

  • 20
    Protein
  • 42
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 Make sure the macaroni mixture is firm enough before forming into balls to prevent breaking during frying.For extra crispiness, coat the balls twice in the breading mixture before frying.Serve with dipping sauces like marinara or ranch for added flavor.