I have no idea what it is but I am sure the calorie count must be horrific. It is served on a river of creamy red sauce (well, to be picky it's more like pink sauce) The pasta is al dente and the frying creates a perfect sphere of crunchy, salty, cheese. I have had a few places versions but Cheesecake factory has had the best with consistent quality. Next time I think I’m going to hide some broccoli in there as well.Yes, I know that fried mac & cheese sounds right up there with the innumeral atrocities to food committed by Rachael Ray.īut if you have not tried it yet your life is just a sad shell of what it could be.Ĭan I please shake the hand of the person who got the idea to deep fry the gooey goodness that is mac & cheese?!
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I love how simple it is and that the kids can have a portable real meal they actually want to eat. Probably tonight if my 6yr old has her way. It worked perfectly and I will definitely be making more very soon. So I took 1 out and since it was already frozen I just cut it into squares instead of making balls. You know for those busy week nights, that unexpected company, or those lazy weekends lol. I usually make 2 or 3 extra pans for the freezer when I do Mac and Cheese. Definitely a new favorite so thank you so much. Basically I used your cooking method and my little monsters truly loved it. I have a Mac and Cheese recipe from my grandfather that I use and always will because you know how kids are about things changing, and it’s my go to comfort food. So meals I can make in advance and freeze are a must, and I absolutely love this one.
I’m a single mom of 7 time is not my friend at all lol. Simply scoop the mac and cheese into a ball and continue with steps 3-5. You can make these with leftover Mac N Cheese.Be sure you do not buy pre shredded packaged cheese as it does not melt as well as cheese you grate yourself.For an extra burst of flavor add cooked crumbled bacon bits to the bread crumb coating.I used seasoned bread crumbs, but you can use crushed crackers, crushed potato chips, or panko crumbs.Serve hot with your favorite marinara or Alfredo sauce for dipping. You may need to adjust the temp as the frozen balls may lower the temp each time you add them. Oil : I typically use vegetable oil, but you can also use peanut oil, or even lard to fry up these delicious bites.Fry the coated mac and cheese balls for 5 minutes, until golden brown and center is hot. Repeat these steps twice for each ball.įRY. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash then into the bread crumbs. Pour your bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Beat together your eggs with your 2 tablespoons milk and pour it into a shallow bowl. Shape the cold mac and cheese into meatball-sized balls and place them onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Fold in macaroni noodles and pour into a shallow pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until macaroni is cold.įREEZE. Add both cheeses and stir until melted and smooth. Cook for about 2 minutes until sauce has thickened. Whisk in warm milk, working out any lumps.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.