Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these crispy Fried Mac and Cheese Balls. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these cheesy bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Mac and Cheese Balls:
- 4 cups prepared macaroni and cheese, chilled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
For Serving:
- Ranch or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Mac and Cheese Balls: Mix chilled macaroni and cheese with shredded cheddar and Parmesan. Form into balls and freeze.
- Set up a Breading Station: Prepare flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko in separate bowls.
- Coat the Balls: Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko mixture.
- Fry the Balls: Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain excess oil and serve hot with sauce.
Notes
- Freezing before frying helps maintain shape.
- Reheat in the oven if making ahead.
- For a spicy option, add cayenne to the coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
