fried mac n cheese

SW, LA
Updated on Jul 9, 2011

I have had these at The Chessecake Factory years ago. I saw a segment on Foodnet work a while back and decided I would give it a try. My kids loved it. They love anything with mac n cheese, plus anything fried..bingo instant success!! They are good alone or dipped in a marinara sauce of choice. Cheescake factory does a marinara mixed with a cream sauce..yummm. Note..use your favorite mac n cheese recipe. The cheesier the better!! I will post a few links.Even a great way to use left over mac n cheese.

prep time
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry
yield

Ingredients

  • - favorite mac n cheese recipe prepare as directed below
  • 1 - bowl all purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 - egg and milk mixture
  • 1 - bowl of panko bread crumbs..regular bread crumbs can be used but i like the krisp of panko
  • - pot of cooking oil at 350 degrees

How To Make fried mac n cheese

  • Step 1
    Bake your favorite Mac n Cheese..the more cheese the better
  • Step 2
    Allow to cool ..put in the fridge 3-4 hours..i did mine overnight.
  • Step 3
    Once mac n cheese is really cold form balls..I used an ice cream scoop..then squeezed them really well
  • Step 4
    Place balls in the frezer for 2 hours
  • Step 5
    Once oil is hot dredge the balls..flour, egg/milk, then panko..place in hot oil for 3-4 min until golden brown.
  • Step 6
    I would prepare..3-4 at a time then fry
  • Step 7
    Serve hot as an apietizer or side

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