Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe
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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

By: erinrhodes813  
"A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It's super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!!"

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Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
7 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 pieces
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup pimento cheese spread
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
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  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in the 2 tablespoons butter, the 1/4 cup milk, and the cheese packet from the package.
  2. While the macaroni is still hot, stir in the Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend, and continue to stir until melted. Place the macaroni and cheese mixture in a container and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the macaroni mixture from the refrigerator, and, using a cookie scoop, scoop into balls. Place mac balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Whisk the bread crumbs with the paprika, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat the eggs with the 3 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Remove the mac balls from the freezer, coat in the egg wash, and then dredge in breading.
  6. Fry the mac balls in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate; serve hot.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 543 | Total Fat: 32.3g | Cholesterol: 159mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Roxanne J.R. 
You know it's so interesting to read about the frozen middles because it was the first thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by popcook 
I thought this recipe was awesome... It is so versatile and the possibilities are endless.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by { Heidi } Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I was hoping these would taste like Arby's Mac & Cheesers (I hope they bring those back!) but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
We really enjoyed these! I fried them for 4 minutes and they were cooked through. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by ladybuggs5224 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These are really good. I made my own pimento cheese minus any pimentos (kids would never eat... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
YUM! I followed this recipe exactly - except the pimento cheese spread only came in 5oz jars,... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by JOSEPHINE aka SPITFIRE FOODIE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These were really good. Unfortunately, I had to double fry them because initially the middle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by NINJA CHEF 
wonderful!! i added a little bacon. its always better with bacon MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by DUKE-FAN 
I haven't tried making these yet, but could anyone tell me if its possible to bake them rather... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Patty Cakes Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I just now made these. I am terrible disappointed. Mine are still Frozen in the middle!! Not... MORE

 
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