FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound(s) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) flour
2 cup(s) warm milk
1 pound(s) grated smoked gouda
1 pound(s) grated cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
2 large eggs
3 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
- marinara or alfredo sauce for dipping

Steps:

Cook macaroni, drain well.
In saucepan melt the butter and add the flour stirring to make a roux. Slowly add in the warm milk stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove from heat and add the cheeses. Stir until melted.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the macaroni
Refrigerate until cold. Roll into balls and freeze overnight.
Beat the eggs with a little milk and set in a dish. Put bread crumbs in separate dish. Dredge the frozen mac balls in egg wash and then roll in bread crumbs.
Deep fry at 350 degrees until golden. Serve with dipping sauce.