Fried Mac And Cheese Balls
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Ingredients
  • 1 7-ounce box mac and cheese, such as betty crocker™ original
  • margarine
  • milk
  • 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 ½ cup italian-style breadcrumbs, such as progresso™
  • oil, for frying
  • ranch dressing, for serving
  • barbecue sauce, for serving
Directions
  1. Make the mac and cheese as directed on the box, adding margarine and milk as called for. Stir in the shredded cheese and ½ cup of the breadcrumbs. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  2. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a ¼-cup measuring cup, scoop the cooled mac and cheese mixture into balls. Roll the mac and cheese balls in the remaining breadcrumbs. Place on a cookie sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. In deep-fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the balls in the hot oil in small batches until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with ranch dressing or barbecue sauce, if desired.