Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Name: Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups macaroni and cheese; 2 cups vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups panko; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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4.6

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
12 servings
Course
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
American, Canadian

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Iris Warren

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A comfort classic that everyone will be fighting for! Crisp on the outside yet so soft, creamy and cheesy on the inside. YESSS!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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.