MACARONI AND CHEESE EGG ROLL

Macaroni and Cheese Egg Roll image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water and seasoning egg rolls
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
3 teaspoons ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning egg rolls
8 square egg roll wrappers
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Oil, for frying
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 bunch fresh chives

Steps:

Boil noodles to al dente in salted water. Set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan until hot, then add the flour and cook, whisking, until light blonde in color. Add milk to roux and whisk to combine, then add Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add garlic powder and onion powder.
Mix sauce with macaroni and add salt and pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons macaroni to a wonton wrapper. Tuck in each side, then roll up, sealing shut with some egg wash.
Heat several inches of oil in a Dutch oven until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Fry the egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally to brown evenly, until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes.
Place egg rolls on paper towels and sprinkle with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Cut egg rolls in half and garnish with chives and additional smoked paprika.