Fried Mac 'n Cheese Balls with OPEN PIT Recipe

Name: Fried Mac 'n Cheese Balls with OPEN PIT
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, small dice Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06; 2 pouches Bulk Dry KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese; 1 cup butter, cut up; 1-1/2 qt. milk; 3 cups panko bread crumbs, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 each eggs, beaten, then strained; 1 cup DI GIORNO Shredded Asiago Cheese; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce

Servings: persons

10 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, small dice Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
2 pouches Bulk Dry KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese
1 cup butter, cut up
1-1/2 qt. milk
3 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 each eggs, beaten, then strained
1 cup DI GIORNO Shredded Asiago Cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce

1
Cook bacon just until it starts to turn crisp; drain, reserving 6 Tbsp.
2
drippings (or reserving 3 Tbsp.
3
drippings for trial recipe).
4
Prepare Macaroni & Cheese as directed on package, using the butter and milk.
5
Stir in bacon, reserved drippings and 1 cup of the bread crumbs (or 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs for trial recipe).
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Pour into full-hotel pan (or into half-hotel pan for trial recipe); cover with foil.
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Bake in 350 degrees F standard oven 30 min.
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; stir.
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Let stand, covered, until cooled.
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Refrigerate overnight.
11
Use #20 scoop to portion macaroni & cheese into 2.5-oz.
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balls.
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Set up a standard breading station of flour, eggs and remaining 2 cups bread crumbs (or remaining 1 cup bread crumbs for trial recipe).
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Dip balls, 1 at a time, in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
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Let stand until slightly dried.
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For each serving: Deep fry 3 balls in 350 degrees F oil 2 min.
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or until golden brown; drain.
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Place on serving plate; sprinkle with about 1/2 Tbsp.
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Asiago cheese.
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Garnish plate with parsley leaves.
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Serve with about 2 Tbsp.
22
barbecue sauce.

1853

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, small dice Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06, 2 pouches Bulk Dry KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese, 1 cup butter, cut up, 1-1/2 qt. milk, and more.

Yes, Fried Mac 'n Cheese Balls with OPEN PIT falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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 Mac 'n Cheese Balls with OPEN PIT

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