Fried Cheesy Mac Balls Recipe

Name: Fried Cheesy Mac Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend; ¾ cup Kraft pimento spread; 4 eggs; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne; peanut oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
¾ cup Kraft pimento spread
4 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne
peanut oil (for frying)

1
Prepare the boxed macaroni as directed on the box.
2
Strain and add the 1/4 Cup milk and the butter as well as the cheese mix that came with it.
3
While mac is still hot, add all of the cheeses and mix until completely melted.
4
(If cheese doesn't melt, microwave until melted.
5
).
6
Put mac and cheese in a container and refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours.
7
Take the mac out, scoop into balls and place on baking sheets with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours.
8
In a small dish, mix the bread crumbs with all of the spices and set aside.
9
In another small dish, beat the 4 eggs with the 3 TBS.
10
of milk to make a wash.
11
In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 inches (depth) of peanut oil to 350* F.
12
Coat the mac balls in the egg wash and then dredge them in the bread crumbs.
13
Fry in small batches for about 3 to 5 minute or until golden brown.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Fried Cheesy Mac Balls falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Cheesy Mac Balls

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