5.0 from 12 votes
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls is the ultimate appetizer. Crispy, cheesy, and easy to make. Mac and Cheese Balls are sure to please a crowd.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 501 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups macaroni and cheese homemade or store bought
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Cool the Mac and cheese. Scoop in 1.5 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl whisk together the egg and milk and then place the Panko Bread Crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip the mac and cheese balls into the beaten egg mixture and then coat them with the bread crumbs. Continue this process until all the Mac and cheese balls are coated with the breading.
- Then heat 2-3 inches of the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or saucepan until it’s approximately 350 degrees F.
- Working in batches, fry the mac and cheese balls in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1077mg
(45%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
96IU
(2%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1077mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.