Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

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   Take a small ping pong ball-size scoop of the cold mac and cheese and form it into a ball.

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   Do this with all of the mac and cheese.

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   Place the balls on a wax paper-lined baking tray and place in the freezer until frozen.

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   This will take about 30 minutes or you can leave them until you are ready to cook.

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   To prepare your crunchy outside coating, put your crackers, flour and garlic powder into a food processor.

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   Pulse until it reaches a breadcrumb-like consistency.

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   To prepare your egg wash, whisk eggs, milk and a dash of salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl.

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   Set aside.

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   Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.

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    You need to make sure oil is hot!

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    The cold macaroni balls will cool it down.

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    (If you sprinkle a little bit of the flour mixture into the oil, it will sizzle when the oil is ready).

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    Take your frozen macaroni balls, dip them in the egg wash, then dredge in the cracker flour mix and carefully put a few of them into the hot oil.

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    Let them cook in the hot oil for 5 minutes.

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    Remove from oil using a slotted spoon or kitchen spider and drain on paper towel lined plate.

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    Repeat with the rest of the balls.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.