Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Make use of leftover mac & cheese with this easy deep fried mac & cheese balls recipe! These poppable treats make the perfect appetizer.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups left over Mac and cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the leftover Mac and cheese from the fridge and use a small cookie scoop to scoop out the Mac and cheese and then form them into golf sized balls.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk 2 eggs and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Mac and cheese balls in all purpose flour.
- Dredge the coated Mac and cheese balls in the egg and then coat with the bread crumbs.
- Deep fry in vegetable oil (350 degrees) for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes
If the mac and cheese left overs aren't cold enough to hold it's shape make sure to freeze after rolling into balls.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 240mg | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg