fried mac and cheese balls
Comfort at it's finest. Do a day ahead appetizer. Frozen balls work best for dredging.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
depends on size of balls
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 pound grated smoked gouda
- 1 pound grated cheddar cheese
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups panko bread crumbs
- - oil for frying
- - marinara or alfredo sauce for dipping
How To Make fried mac and cheese balls
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Step 1Cook macaroni, drain well.
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Step 2In saucepan melt the butter and add the flour stirring to make a roux. Slowly add in the warm milk stirring constantly until thickened.
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Step 3Remove from heat and add the cheeses. Stir until melted.
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Step 4Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the macaroni
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Step 5Refrigerate until cold. Roll into balls and freeze overnight.
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Step 6Beat the eggs with a little milk and set in a dish. Put bread crumbs in separate dish. Dredge the frozen mac balls in egg wash and then roll in bread crumbs.
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Step 7Deep fry at 350 degrees until golden. Serve with dipping sauce.
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