Name: Mac and Cheese Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 box macaroni and cheese, plus ingredients called for on box -; 1 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack -; 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar -; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -; 2 c. all-purpose flour -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten -; 1 tbsp. milk -; 2 c. panko bread crumbs -; Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish -; Vegetable oil, for frying -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Mac and Cheese Balls

1. 1 box macaroni and cheese, plus ingredients called for on box -

2. 1 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack -

3. 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar -

4. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -

5. 2 c. all-purpose flour -

6. Kosher salt -

7. Freshly ground black pepper -

8. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten -

9. 1 tbsp. milk -

10. 2 c. panko bread crumbs -

11. Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish -

12. Vegetable oil, for frying -

How to cook deliciously - Mac and Cheese Balls

1. Stage

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package instructions. While the macaroni and cheese is still hot, stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack and cayenne until the cheese is completely melted. Transfer mac and cheese to a large bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

2. Stage

Set up a dredging station: In a small shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.

3. Stage

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop small balls of mac and cheese. Toss each ball in seasoned flour, dunk in the egg mixture to coat, then dredge in bread crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to fry.

4. Stage

In a large heavy pot, heat about 1" vegetable oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, place a wire rack inside of a large baking sheet. When the oil is very hot and shimmering (and about 350°), add four to five mac and cheese balls. Cook until very golden all over, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the fried bombs to a wire rack and sprinkle them with salt. Repeat with remaining mac and cheese bombs.

5. Stage

Transfer bombs to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.