FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BALLS

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I got this from food.com. This isn't a weight watcher recipe. However, I always like putting the weight watcher points for me,regardless of how high they are. Weight Watcher Points:1 (per ball)

Provided by Krystal McDow @kmcdow

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 quart(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup(s) milk
3 tablespoon(s) milk
12 ounce(s) package cheese spread, cubed
1 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
4 large eggs
2 cup(s) italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup(s) yellow cornmeal
- peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In large saucepan, bring water and 1/2 t salt to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook 6-8 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. Spoon into prepared baking dish; cover, and refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Roll macaroni and cheese into 1-inch balls; place on a baking sheet, and freeze 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining milk.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal.
  • Dip balls into egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fry macaroni and cheese balls in batches, 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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