Fried Mac And Cheese Balls With Creamy Tomato Sauce
Enjoy these crispy Fried Mac And Cheese Balls With Creamy Tomato Sauce that are perfect for snacking! Try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and let cool slightly before shaping into balls.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg, then coat with flour followed by panko bread crumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry balls for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the sauce, simmer diced tomatoes with garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper for about 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg