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Restaurant-Style Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

Delicious Restaurant-Style Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

These Restaurant-Style Fried Mac & Cheese Balls are a delightful blend of creamy macaroni and cheese, coated in crispy panko and fried to perfection.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 32 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 244
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe double cheddar macaroni and cheese, baked, cooled and chilled
  • 2.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.25 cups milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • few dashes hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • green onion, chives or parsley for garnish
  • vegetable, canola or peanut oil for frying

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Form chilled macaroni and cheese into balls.
  2. In one bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, granulated garlic, and onion powder.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
  4. Place flour in a third bowl.
  5. Dip each macaroni ball into flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Fry the breaded balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  8. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
  9. Garnish with green onion, chives, or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 14g

Notes

Serve with marinara, ranch, or barbecue sauce for dipping.

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