Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls
Fried macaroni and cheese balls are a popular comfort food in the United States and are often served at parties and gatherings.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Macaroni
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat. Fry the macaroni and cheese balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Let the balls rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve the fried macaroni and cheese balls hot as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.