Fried Macaroni and 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 cup Bread crumbs, seasoned

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 2 (8 oz Packages Cheddar cheese chunk, Sharp
  • 1 1/4 cup Milk

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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)

Directions

• 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 handfull 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 refrigerator, and refrigerate 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.