Fried Macaroni and Cheese

Fried Macaroni and Cheese

Fried mac and cheese is the way to take macaroni and cheese to a whole new level! Whoa! This is what appetizers should all be made of!!! Start with this fabulous stovetop mac and cheese! Chill it, roll it, fry it, eat it! Mmmmmmm  I do believe the Cheesecake Factory serves up some fried mac and cheese! Now you can try your own version of fried macaroni and cheese at home!!

You’ll Need:

Skillet for frying

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese not in a bag
• Oil for frying
• 2 eggs
• Seasoned panko bread crumbs

Instructions

 

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Whisk in flour and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Add salt/pepper.
• Slowly pour in milk and cook until bubbly.
• Whisk in cheese a little at a time.
• Drain the macaroni and add to the sauce.
• Stir to coat evenly.
• Chill 3 hours until firm.
• Roll into balls.
• Whisk eggs.
• Roll balls in egg, then panko, then pan fry until golden!