Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

These little treats make great use of leftover mac and cheese, which we rarely have but if you do I promise you won’t be disappointed with this recipe. My kids absolutely adore them, and the adults enjoy them just as much. They are bite sized which makes them fun and mess free, perfect for serving at a small party. I use Cheezit crackers for the dredge, which adds even more cheddar flavor and a delightful crunch. 

 Leftover Mac and cheese (Click here for Mac and Cheese Recipe)

2 Cup Cheezit crackers

2 Cup all purpose flour

½ Tablespoon garlic powder

2 eggs

1/3 Milk

Cooking oil

It’s best if your mac and cheese has been sitting in the fridge over night. Just easier to work with that way. Take a small ping-pong ball size of the cold mac and cheese and start forming little balls. Place on so wax paper and place in the freezer until frozen about 30 minutes, leave them until you are ready to cook.

To prepare your crunchy outside, using a food processor, put your crackers, flour and garlic powder in and pulse until it reaches a breadcrumbs like consistency.

To prepare your egg wash…..whisk egg, milk add salt and pepper.

Heat oil, make sure oil is hot! The cold macaroni balls will cool it down.

Take your frozen macaroni balls, dip in egg wash, then dredge in cracker flour mix and carefully put in hot oil. Repeat with the rest of the balls. Let cook in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel lined plate.

If you like mac and cheese you will love these little delightful treats. I would love to hear from you tell me what you think of this recipe! Let me know how it goes!

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