Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until macaroni is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in butter, 1/4 cup milk, and cheese packet from the macaroni and cheese package.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'While macaroni is still hot, stir in Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend, and continue to stir until melted.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place the macaroni and cheese mixture into a container and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the macaroni mixture from the refrigerator, and using a cookie scoop, scoop into balls. Place mac balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make a breading station: Whisk bread crumbs with paprika, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, salt, and cayenne in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat eggs with 3 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Remove the mac balls from the freezer, coat in egg mixture, and then dredge in breading.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Fry the mac balls in hot oil in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate; serve hot.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)