Fried Mac and Cheese Balls feature velvety macaroni and cheese coated in a crisp breadcrumb coating. This is the ultimate finger food to serve at parties. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, these fried mac and cheese balls are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe
A luxurious Fried Mac and Cheese Balls recipe which pairs homemade macaroni and cheese with a decadent crispy coating.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 225 grams Elbow Macaroni, dry
- 1 cup Flour, all-purpose
- 1 ¼ cup Milk, whole
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, sharp, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, mild, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- A pinch Salt
- 3 whole Eggs
- 2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs
- Cooking Oil, as required
Instructions
Make the Mac and Cheese
- Fill a pot with water and place it over high heat and season it with salt. Once the water boils, add dry elbow pasta and cook it until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and add butter. Once the butter melts, add a tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Whisk and sauté for a minute.
- Slowly pour in milk while constantly whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture starts to boil and thicken.
- Reduce the heat and add mild and sharp shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well and cook until the cheese melts.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add boiled elbow macaroni and stir until all the pasta is evenly coated.
- Take the mixture out on a rectangular dish and let it cool down. Once it reaches room temperature, cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Assemble the Mac and Cheese Balls
- Pour oil into a pot and place it over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wet your hands and scoop a portion of the cold mac and cheese mixture and shape it into a ball using your hands. Repeat the process until you have no more mac and cheese left.
- Crack eggs in a large bowl beat them, and set them aside.
- Add Italian breadcrumbs to a deep dish and arrange the eggs and breadcrumbs in front of you.
- Dip a mac and cheese ball in the egg, then coat it with Italian breadcrumbs. Repeat until you have coated all the balls.
- Carefully drop the balls into hot oil and deep fry them for 2 to 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Take the fried mac and cheese balls out of the oil, and place them on a paper towel. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
EQUIPMENT
Notes
- You can use a combination of mozzarella or Gruyere cheese if you’d prefer.
- Warm up avocado oil or another cooking oil of your choosing to cook the fried mac and cheese balls.
- Incorporate bacon bits when making the mac and cheese to enhance the flavor of your mac and cheese appetizers.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg
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