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Fried Mac and Cheese

Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Macaroni
  • 2 8 oz Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk
  • 1 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Boil macaroni until tender, drain and set aside.
  • Shred your cheese and set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add flour and mix until light brown color (make a roux).
  • Add 1 cup milk and whisk until thick.
  • Add cheese one hand full at a time.
  • Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
  • Add cooked macaroni to pan and mix until well coated.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to container that will fit in your refrigertor, and refigerator for 1 hour or until cold.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
  • Form cold macaroni and cheese into 1" balls and place on prepared pan.
  • Place in freezer for 1 hour.
  • Beat eggs and add 1/4 cup milk in a bowl to make egg wash.
  • Dip balls into egg wash then roll in bread crumbs to coat completely.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer to 320 or fill skillet 1/2-3/4" deep and heat over medium high to 320.
  • Fry for about 3-4 minutes and drain.