Skip to main content
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Photo: Eaters Collective

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

16 ingredients 40 min + 30 min 24 pieces openrecipes
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

"A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It's super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!!"

Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1192
Calories
42g
Protein
59g
Fat
124g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Macaroni not in our table 0
Pimento not in our table 0
Spread not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup pimento cheese spread
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

Step-by-step directions aren't available for this recipe in our database. View the full recipe at the original source →
By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.