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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Yield:
12
servings
Prep:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook:
15
minutes
minutes
Total:
30
minutes
minutes
A comfort classic that everyone will be fighting for! Crisp on the outside yet so soft, creamy and cheesy on the inside. YESSS!
4.6
stars (
17
ratings)
Ingredients
3
cups
macaroni and cheese
,
homemade
or store-bought
2
cups
vegetable oil
,
or more, as needed
2
large eggs
,
beaten
1 ½
cups
Panko
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh chives
Instructions
Place macaroni and cheese into the refrigerator until firm, about 3-4 hours.
Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
Using a small cookie scoop, roll macaroni and cheese into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch balls, forming about 12.
Working one at a time, dip balls into eggs, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat.
Working in batches, add balls to the Dutch oven and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.