Fried Cheesy Mac Balls

16 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 14 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 34 cup Kraft pimento spread
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne
  • peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare the boxed macaroni as directed on the box.
  2. 2
    Strain and add the 1/4 Cup milk and the butter as well as the cheese mix that came with it.
  3. 3
    While mac is still hot, add all of the cheeses and mix until completely melted.
  4. 4
    (If cheese doesn't melt, microwave until melted.
  5. 5
    ).
  6. 6
    Put mac and cheese in a container and refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours.
  7. 7
    Take the mac out, scoop into balls and place on baking sheets with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours.
  8. 8
    In a small dish, mix the bread crumbs with all of the spices and set aside.
  9. 9
    In another small dish, beat the 4 eggs with the 3 TBS.
  10. 10
    of milk to make a wash.
  11. 11
    In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 inches (depth) of peanut oil to 350* F.
  12. 12
    Coat the mac balls in the egg wash and then dredge them in the bread crumbs.
  13. 13
    Fry in small batches for about 3 to 5 minute or until golden brown.

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