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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls with Comeback Sauce

18 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 50MINS

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls with Comeback Sauce

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These Fried Mac and Cheese Balls are fun and easy to make! The crispy crust on the outside and the creamy cheesy filling make this the ultimate appetizer for your game-day party. Mac and cheese can be freshly made on the day or you can use your leftovers. These are served with comeback sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
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These Fried Mac and Cheese Balls are fun and easy to make! The crispy crust on the outside and the creamy cheesy filling make this the ultimate appetizer for your game-day party. Mac and cheese can be freshly made on the day or you can use your leftovers. These are served with comeback sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
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Tina Sawasdee at SideChef
Lead Culinary Producer🍳🎬 Another food lover! Never say no to CHILIES🌶, LIME, SUGAR AND FISH SAUCE! Find me on instagram @tangy.tina 📸
https://www.sidechef.com

50MINS

Total Time

$2.23

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Mac and Cheese
1 pckg
(7.25 oz)
Mac and Cheese
Water
6 cups
Water
Butter
4 Tbsp
Butter
Milk
4 Tbsp
Milk
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
1 cup
Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
Large Egg
3

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Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs, beaten
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Vegetable Oil
4 cups
Vegetable Oil
Comeback Sauce
Mayonnaise
1/2 cup
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
2 Tbsp
Ketchup
Hot Sauce
2 Tbsp
Hot Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp

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Simply Organic Garlic Powder
Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
or to taste

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
901
Fat
93.0 g
Protein
5.9 g
Carbs
17.6 g
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Tina Sawasdee at SideChef
Lead Culinary Producer🍳🎬 Another food lover! Never say no to CHILIES🌶, LIME, SUGAR AND FISH SAUCE! Find me on instagram @tangy.tina 📸
https://www.sidechef.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large pot of Water (6 cups) add a pinch of Salt (to taste). Bring to a boil, then stir in Mac and Cheese (1 pckg) and cook for 7-8 minutes or according to the package directions.
step 2
Drain the macaroni and bring it back to the same pot. Add Butter (4 Tbsp), Milk (4 Tbsp), Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1/3 cup), and cheese sauce mix. Mix until well combined and the cheese is melted.
step 3
Transfer to a parchment-lined tray and evenly spread out. Bring it to a freezer for at least 15 minutes or until the mac and cheese is formed. This process will help when you shape the balls.
step 4
Meanwhile, prepare your comeback sauce. In a small mixing bowl, add Mayonnaise (1/2 cup), Ketchup (2 Tbsp), Hot Sauce (2 Tbsp), Worcestershire Sauce (1 tsp), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/8 tsp). Stir to combine. Set aside in the fridge.
step 5
Prepare the bread station. In 3 separate bowls of All-Purpose Flour (1 cup), beaten Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (3), and Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (1 cup). Season each bowl with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 6
Bring the mac and cheese out from the freezer. Use an ice cream scoop to take out the mac and cheese. and use a hand to form a ball shape. Repeat until finish all the mac and cheese.
step 7
In a saucepan, add Vegetable Oil (4 cups). Heat the oil to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 8
Meanwhile, prepare the mac and cheese balls. Dredge a ball in flour, and shake off excess flour. Then dip in beaten eggs, and coat in bread crumbs. Repeat one more time for double coating. Set aside and repeat with the other balls.
step 9
Deep fry mac and cheese balls in heated oil for about 1-2 minutes in batches. Do not overcrowd the pot. Once finished, transfer to the paper towel-lined tray.
step 10
Serve these mac and cheese balls with comeback sauce and enjoy the game!
step 10 Serve these mac and cheese balls with comeback sauce and enjoy the game!

Tags

Appetizers
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegetarian
Popular
Game Day
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