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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, warmed , plus 2 tbsp for egg wash
1 lb grated cheddar
1 lb grated smoked gouda
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
vegetable oil, for frying
marinara or alfredo sauce, to serve

Directions:

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and stir it with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk the warmed milk into the flour mixture, working out any lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese sauce into macaroni. Pour the mac and cheese into a shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
Shape the cold mac and cheese into meatball-sized balls and place them onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Freeze the balls overnight.
Beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons milk together to form an egg wash and pour it into a shallow bowl. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Remove the mac and cheese balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash then into the bread crumbs. Put the balls back into the freezer until you are ready to fry.
Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the mac and cheese balls until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite marinara or Alfredo sauce or combination or both for dipping.
Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1178.92 Kcal (4936 kJ)
Calories from fat	498.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.39g	85%
Cholesterol	239.94mg	80%
Sodium	1953.07mg	81%
Potassium	627mg	13%
Total Carbs	105.99g	35%
Sugars	12.22g	49%
Dietary Fiber	5.35g	21%
Protein	60.94g	122%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	6.4mg	35%
Calcium	1309.6mg	131%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	300.42 Kcal (1258 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.11g	85%
Cholesterol	61.14mg	80%
Sodium	497.7mg	81%
Potassium	159.78mg	13%
Total Carbs	27.01g	35%
Sugars	3.11g	49%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	21%
Protein	15.53g	122%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	3%
Iron	1.6mg	35%
Calcium	333.7mg	131%

* 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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