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Copycat Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
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Copycat Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

3 h 20 minPara 8Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredientes

8 personas
  • elbow macaroni (about 2 cups, dry)Cereales200 g
  • salt (for the pasta water and the sauce)Especias3 g
  • butter (2 tablespoons)Lácteos28 g
  • flour (2 tablespoons, for the roux)Despensa16 g
  • milk (half a cup, added slowly)Lácteos120 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Lácteos50 g
  • sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, a little over 2 cups)Lácteos225 g
  • heavy cream (hot, a little under a quarter cup)Lácteos60 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Especias1 g
  • garlic powderEspecias2 g
  • paprikaEspecias2 g
  • eggs (beaten, for the egg wash)Lácteos3 piezas
  • flour (half to one cup, for the first roll)Despensa90 g
  • panko breadcrumbs (half a cup, for the second roll)Panadería60 g
  • parmesan breadcrumbs (half a cup, for the second roll)Panadería60 g
  • frying oil (for deep or shallow frying)Despensa500 ml
  • four cheese pasta sauce (for serving)Despensa200 g
  • Parmesan Reggiano (grated, for sprinkling)Lácteos15 g
  • Italian seasoning (for sprinkling)Especias2 g

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Nutrición

290kcal

Carbohidratos
26 g
Proteínas
10 g
Grasas
16 g
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Utensilios

  • Olla
  • Cazo
  • Varillas
  • Bol ×3
  • Freidora
  • Espumadera
  • Bandeja de horno

paso a paso

Preparación

  1. Cook the macaroni

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt
    • Add the elbow macaroni and boil according to the package directions
    Paso 1
  2. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter over low-medium heat
    • Whisk in the flour until fully combined
    • Slowly whisk in the milk, then the heavy cream
    • Whisk in the mozzarella and sharp cheddar until melted and smooth
    • Season with pepper, salt, garlic powder and paprika
    Paso 2
  3. Combine and freeze

    • Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce
    • Scoop and form the mixture into balls
    • Freeze the balls covered
    Paso 3
  4. Bread the balls

    • Roll each ball in flour
    • Dip in the beaten eggs
    • Coat in the panko and parmesan breadcrumbs
    Paso 4
  5. Fry the mac and cheese balls

    • Fry the balls in hot oil, turning so they cook on both sides
    • Drain on a tray
    Paso 5
  6. Plate and serve

    • Spread the four cheese pasta sauce on a plate
    • Set the fried mac and cheese balls on top
    • Sprinkle with Parmesan Reggiano and Italian seasoning
    Paso 6