FRIED MAC & CHEESE BALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Fried Mac & Cheese Balls Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by hcardall

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 quarts water
1 teaspoons salt, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, divided
1 (12-ounce) package process cheese spread, cubed
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large eggs
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
peanut oil for frying
Franks Hot Sauce to taste

Steps:

Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In a large saucepan, bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender; drain well. In a large bowl, combine hot cooked pasta, 1/2 cup milk, cheese spread, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Stir in hot sauce to taste. Spoon onto a prepared baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Dip balls into egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture. In a large Dutch oven or cast iron pot, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F over medium heat. Fry macaroni and cheese balls in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with marinara sauce, ranch, or other dipping sauce of your choice.