fried mac and cheese balls

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Comfort at it's finest. Do a day ahead appetizer. Frozen balls work best for dredging.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For fried mac and cheese balls

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 c
    warm milk
  • 1 lb
    grated smoked gouda
  • 1 lb
    grated cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 3 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • oil for frying
  • marinara or alfredo sauce for dipping

How To Make fried mac and cheese balls

  • 1
    Cook macaroni, drain well.
  • 2
    In saucepan melt the butter and add the flour stirring to make a roux. Slowly add in the warm milk stirring constantly until thickened.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and add the cheeses. Stir until melted.
  • 4
    Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the macaroni
  • 5
    Refrigerate until cold. Roll into balls and freeze overnight.
  • 6
    Beat 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.
  • 7
    Deep fry at 350 degrees until golden. Serve with dipping sauce.

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