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

3 h 20 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @thespicylime01 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • elbow macaroni (about 2 cups, dry)Grains200 g
  • salt (for the pasta water and the sauce)Spices3 g
  • butter (2 tablespoons)Dairy28 g
  • flour (2 tablespoons, for the roux)Pantry16 g
  • milk (half a cup, added slowly)Dairy120 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy50 g
  • sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, a little over 2 cups)Dairy225 g
  • heavy cream (hot, a little under a quarter cup)Dairy60 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • eggs (beaten, for the egg wash)Dairy3 pieces
  • flour (half to one cup, for the first roll)Pantry90 g
  • panko breadcrumbs (half a cup, for the second roll)Bakery60 g
  • parmesan breadcrumbs (half a cup, for the second roll)Bakery60 g
  • frying oil (for deep or shallow frying)Pantry500 ml
  • four cheese pasta sauce (for serving)Pantry200 g
  • Parmesan Reggiano (grated, for sprinkling)Dairy15 g
  • Italian seasoning (for sprinkling)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

290kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Deep fryer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking tray

step by step

Method

  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
    Step 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
    Step 2

  3. Combine and freeze

    • Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce
    • Scoop and form the mixture into balls
    • Freeze the balls covered
    Step 3

  4. Bread the balls

    • Roll each ball in flour
    • Dip in the beaten eggs
    • Coat in the panko and parmesan breadcrumbs
    Step 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
    Step 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
    Step 6
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