Tgi Friday's Fried Mac and Cheese(Copycat) Recipe

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Tgi Friday's Fried Mac and Cheese(Copycat)
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  1. Place flour in a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Whisk in milk till smooth, then add cheeses, olive oil and salt, stirring until cheese starts to melt.
  2. Reduce heat to low, simmer 30 minutes. Using whisk, stir sauce every few minutes to make sure the sauce becomes thick and smooth.
  3. Now place the 3/4 cup uncooked macaroni in a pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes(8 minutes for small macaroni), or till tender. Drain. You should have about 1 3/4 cups cooked macaroni.
  4. When sauce is done cooking, reserve 2 tbs of the sauce for later.
  5. Pour pasta into a medium bowl and pour in remaining cheese sauce. Pour the mixture into an 8x8-inch pan that has been greased with oil. Cover and chill in fridge.
  6. When the macaroni and cheese is cold, slice into 16 squares(slicing down middle, then slicing those squares in half). Put each square on a piece of wax paper, place in covered container, and freeze 2 hours.
  7. When the mac and cheese has frozen solid, mix milk and egg in a bowl. In another bowl place flour. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs and 3/4 teaspoons salt.
  8. Heat the oil to 350°F.
  9. Bread the mac and cheese one piece at a time,coating a piece with flour, then placing it in the egg and milk mixture, then coating it with breadcrumbs. Place each piece back into the egg and milk, then in the breadcrumbs again. Repeat this process with all of the pieces, then place on a large plate. Let them sit about 15 minutes to defrost.
  10. Fry 4 to 6 at a time in hot oil for 3 minutes or until golden brown (test the first one to make sure it is hot all the way through. If it is cold inside, let the squares defrost a few more minutes). Drain on paper towels a few minutes, then place on a serving platter.
  11. Heat the remaining 2 tbs of cheese sauce for about 15 seconds (or until hot) in the microwave.
  12. Drizzle the hot sauce over the mac and cheese squares. Sprinkle parsley over the top and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1303.66 Kcal (5458 kJ)
Calories from fat 1160.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 128.95g 198%
Cholesterol 36.18mg 12%
Sodium 784.1mg 33%
Potassium 133.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.22g 9%
Sugars 2.87g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Protein 11.89g 24%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 288.3mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 544.73 Kcal (2281 kJ)
Calories from fat 484.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.88g 198%
Cholesterol 15.12mg 12%
Sodium 327.64mg 33%
Potassium 55.87mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.79g 9%
Sugars 1.2g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 9%
Protein 4.97g 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 120.5mg 29%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.4
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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