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Fried Mac & Cheese Balls Recipe

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 842
Daily Value: 42%
Servings: 4

Vegetarian
Fat52g80%
Saturated16g78%
Trans0g0%
Carbs66g22%
Fiber4g15%
Sugars6g0%
Protein27g54%
Cholesterol108mg36%
Sodium1071mg45%
Calcium552mg55%
Magnesium52mg13%
Potassium273mg8%
Iron4mg21%
Zinc3mg20%
Vitamin A1015IU20%
Vitamin C0mg0%
Thiamin (B1)1mg39%
Riboflavin (B2)1mg32%
Niacin (B3)4mg21%
Vitamin B60mg8%
Folic Acid (B9)84µg21%
Vitamin B121µg15%
Vitamin D1µg0%
Vitamin E6mg28%
Vitamin K27µg33%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated24g0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated10g0%
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Leftover Mac & Cheese?  Fry it up!

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INGREDIENTS

  • Leftover Mac & Cheese
  • 2 cups Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.  Using a cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop cold mac and cheese into balls.
Freeze for 1-2 hours, or until firm.
Mix bread crumbs with spices

Combine egg and milk.  Bread the Mac and Cheese Balls, coating with flour, into the egg and milk mixture, then coating well with the breadcrumbs.  Let sit about 15 minutes to defrost.
Fry in 350 degree oil until will browned, at least 3 minutes to make sure they are cooked through.  Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.

Recipe Details

Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Special Designations: Kid-friendly