Description
Crispy Fried Mac and Cheese Balls are a cheesy snack or appetizer. They are made by shaping chilled mac and cheese into bite-sized balls, coating them in egg and panko breadcrumbs, then deep frying until golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups macaroni and cheese, refrigerated at least 4 hours
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Scoop out a spoonful of refrigerated mac and cheese using a cookie scoop and shape it into a 1.5-inch ball. Repeat until all the mac and cheese is used.
- Place the beaten egg in one bowl and the panko breadcrumbs in another. Dip each mac and cheese ball into the egg, then dredge thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Pour vegetable oil into a medium saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, about 4 minutes.
- Carefully add 4-5 mac and cheese balls at a time to the hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer fried balls onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Chill the mac and cheese for at least 4 hours for best results.
- Adjust frying time based on your stove and oil temperature.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Mac Cheese, Fried Mac and Cheese Balls, Cheesy Snacks