Fried Macaroni And Cheese Balls Recipe

Name: Fried Macaroni And Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 (12 ounce) package cheese spread, cubed; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 large eggs; 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons milk
1 (12 ounce) package cheese spread, cubed
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large eggs
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
peanut oil, for frying

1
Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In large saucepan, bring water and 1/2 t salt to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook 6-8 minutes, or until tender; drain well.
2
In a large bowl, combine hot cooked pasta, 1/2 cup milk, cheese spread, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Spoon into prepared baking dish; cover, and refrigerate 8 hours.
3
Roll macaroni and cheese into 1-inch balls; place on a baking sheet, and freeze 2 hours.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining milk.
5
In a separate small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal.
6
Dip balls into egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
7
In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 350 degrees over medium heat.
8
Fry macaroni and cheese balls in batches, 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fried Macaroni And Cheese Balls

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