Description
Crispy and cheesy mac and cheese balls, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix macaroni, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Shape mixture into balls.
- Dip balls in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use different types of cheese for variation.
- Make sure oil is hot before frying.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mac and cheese balls, cheese balls, snacks