Use any type of neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying the mac and cheese. Cut refrigerated Baked Mac & Cheese with Brisket into 1-inch squares and carefully lift out of the pan using a spatula. Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Roll the mac and cheese into balls with an ice cream scooper.ĭip each ball into the eggs, then into the panko.įry the balls in the oil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.īeat the eggs in a bowl. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheeses and mix until melted. Whisk in the milk and cook 3-4 minutes until the mixture reaches a low boil and thickens. Add 1 tablespoon of the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring with a whisk. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Fry the balls in the oil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain and rinse the macaroni and set aside. Dip each ball into the eggs, then into the panko. Pour the vegetable oil into a Dutch oven. Roll the mac and cheese into balls with an ice cream scooper. Roll cubes of mac and cheese into flour then dip into eggs and then into breadcrumbs. Combine breadcrumbs and barbecue seasoning in another plate. Put the mac and cheese in the fridge for at least 3 hours to firm up. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours. Fry macaroni and cheese balls in batches, 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches heat to 350 degrees over medium heat. To reheat them, place them in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes at 350F. Dip balls into egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Keep your mac and cheese balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can assemble the mac and cheese balls, then either freeze them or store them in the fridge until you're ready to cook them – they taste best when they're fried on the same day they're served.
Mac and cheese balls are a delicious appetizer that you can serve with an array of dipping sauces before a meal.Įnjoy them with your favorite dips like ranch, barbecue, Louisiana hot sauce, aioli, or buffalo chicken dip.Įnjoy them with a side salad, some veggies, and chicken wings for a delicious party spread that everyone will love! Can You Make Mac and Cheese Balls Ahead of Time?
How to Serve Fried Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Fry mac and cheese balls in batches for around 2-3 minutes, until golden, turning as needed for even browning. To make sure your mac and cheese balls are creamy on the inside if you're using leftovers, add an extra splash of milk or cream to the mac and cheese before placing it in the fridge.