Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (7.25 oz) package macaroni and cheese mix
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup pimento cheese spread
1 cup shredded italian cheese blend
2 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper , or to taste
4 eggs
3 tbsp milk
4 cups peanut oil for frying , or as needed

Directions:

Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in the 2 tablespoons butter, the 1/4 cup milk, and the cheese packet from the package.
While the macaroni is still hot, stir in the Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend, and continue to stir until melted. Place the macaroni and cheese mixture in a container and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the macaroni mixture from the refrigerator, and, using a cookie scoop, scoop into balls. Place mac balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Whisk the bread crumbs with the paprika, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat the eggs with the 3 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Remove the mac balls from the freezer, coat in the egg wash, and then dredge in breading.
Fry the mac balls in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate; serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	475.64 Kcal (1991 kJ)
Calories from fat	412.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.8g	70%
Cholesterol	48.18mg	16%
Sodium	492.78mg	21%
Potassium	93.43mg	2%
Total Carbs	9.71g	3%
Sugars	2.13g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	2%
Protein	7.53g	15%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	183.4mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	546 Kcal (2286 kJ)
Calories from fat	473.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.57g	70%
Cholesterol	55.31mg	16%
Sodium	565.69mg	21%
Potassium	107.25mg	2%
Total Carbs	11.15g	3%
Sugars	2.45g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	2%
Protein	8.64g	15%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.9mg	4%
Calcium	210.5mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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