Fried Macaroni & Cheese Bites

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 3 cups Bread crumbs, seasoned

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 16 oz Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1 3/4 cup Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb macaroni
• 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese block (or 16oz shredded)
• 1 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• salt & pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 lb macaroni
• 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese block (or 16oz shredded)
• 1¼ cup milk
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

• Boil macaroni until tender, drain and set aside. Shred 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 handful at a time. Mix until cheese is melted and smooth.
• Add cooked macaroni to pan and mix until well coated. Add salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 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 at least 1 hour (overnight works well).
• Beat eggs and add ¼ cup milk in a bowl to make egg wash.
• Dip balls into egg wash then roll into bread crumbs, coating completely.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 320 degrees, or fill skillet ½-3/4 deep and heat over medium high to 320 degrees.
• Fry 3-4 minutes, until golden, and drain. Serve immediately.