Description
Crispy fried mac and cheese balls that are cheesy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into small balls.
- Dredge each ball in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure oil is hot before frying.
- You can add spices for more flavor.
- These can be made ahead and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Fried Mac Cheese Balls, Mac and Cheese Bites, Appetizer Recipe