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Fried Mac N' Cheese Recipe

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Total Time 3 hours
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Barbecue
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Elbow Noodles
  • 4 tbsp. Butter
  • 4 tbsp. Four
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • 8 oz. Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1-1/2 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles as per directions on the box.
  • In large pot melt butter, add in flour and mix together. Allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in milk until completely combined. Simmer for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally, until you have reached your desired thickness.
  • Turn off heat and add in cheese, stirring until it is completely melted. Add cooked noodles and stir until coated.
  • Place pot in the refrigerator allowing mac to chill for about 2-3 hours.
  • Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Create small balls from chilled mac and cheese, first dipping them in the beaten eggs then coating them in Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Fry your mac and cheese for about 2-3 minutes, until they become golden. Remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel to allow to drain.