Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe
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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe
Description
This recipe repurposes chilled baked macaroni and cheese by scooping it into rounded balls and compressing gently. The coating involves dipping the balls into beaten eggs and rolling them in finely crushed potato chips, which form a flavorful, crisp shell. Frying the balls in hot oil at 350°F creates a golden exterior while warming the macaroni inside, which retains a soft, creamy texture from the cheese sauce.
The potato chip coating gives a distinct taste depending on chip flavor used, enhancing the overall snack beyond traditional breadcrumbs. Frying several at once speeds cooking while careful not to overcrowd the oil.
These fried mac and cheese balls serve well as appetizers or party snacks, enjoyed hot to preserve the contrast in texture and oozy interior. The recipe's reliance on leftover or pre-made macaroni and cheese makes it a practical upgrade for comfort food leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe baked macaroni and cheese or a 9 X 13 pan of your favorite recipe chilled and refrigerated overnight
- 2 8.5 ounce potato chips any flavor, Kettle Brand
- 2-3 egg
- 6 cups canola oil or peanut oil
Instructions
- Make the macaroni and cheese and refrigerate overnight.
- Use a 1 ½-inch scoop or spoon out about 2 tablespoons macaroni and cheese and shape into 2-inch rounded balls, compressing lightly.
- Place about 2 cups of each flavor of potato chips into their own gallon freezer bags and seal. Gently roll a rolling pin over the chips to crush into small flakes. Add more chips to the freezer bag and crush as long as it's manageable.
- Pour the crushed chips into a shallow bowl or plate. In another shallow bowl, whisk the two eggs until smooth. Dip the rounded balls into the whisked egg then roll in the potato chips, firmly pressing the chips into the macaroni balls to create a solid crust. Repeat until you have about 10-12 balls.
- Heat the oil in a deep 4-quart pot until the oil registers 350 degrees F on a candy or deep fry thermometer. Fry 6 cheese balls at a time for about 3 minutes 30 seconds or until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
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