18 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 50MINS

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls with Comeback Sauce

Name: Fried Mac and Cheese Balls with Comeback Sauce
Total time: PT3000.0S
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 package Mac and Cheese; 6 cup Water; 4 tablespoon Butter; 1/4 cup Milk; 1/3 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 cup Italian-Style Breadcrumbs; 3 Large Egg; to taste Salt; to taste Ground Black Pepper; 1 liter Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon Ketchup; 2 tablespoon Hot Sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

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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50MINS

Total Time

$2.23

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Ingredients

Servings

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1 pckg
(7.25 oz)

Mac and Cheese

6 cups

Water

4 Tbsp

Butter

4 Tbsp

Milk

1/3 cup

Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 cup

All-Purpose Flour

1 cup

Italian-Style Breadcrumbs

Large Eggs, beaten

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

4 cups

Vegetable Oil

Comeback Sauce

1/2 cup

Mayonnaise

2 Tbsp

Ketchup

2 Tbsp

Hot Sauce

1 tsp

Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 tsp

Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp

Smoked Paprika

1/8 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

or to taste

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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), 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 Large 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!

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