How do I make macaroni and cheese balls?

Dive into cheesy goodness with our macaroni and cheese balls recipe! Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Perfect for snacking!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make macaroni and cheese balls. Items include: macaroni butter flour milk cheese eggs breadcrumbs oil

macaroni 8 ounces
butter 2 tablespoons
flour 2 tablespoons
milk 1 cup
cheese 2 cups (shredded)
eggs 2
breadcrumbs 1 cup
oil enough for deep frying

Take note
Be careful while working with hot oil. Make sure to follow safety instructions and keep an eye on the temperature.

1

Cook the macaroni

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Prepare the cheese sauce

In a separate saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for a minute until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

3

Combine the macaroni and cheese sauce

Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and mix until the macaroni is well-coated. Let it cool slightly.

4

Shape the macaroni and cheese mixture

Using your hands, grab a small handful of the macaroni and cheese mixture and shape it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

5

Bread the macaroni and cheese balls

In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs with your favorite seasonings. Dip each macaroni and cheese ball into the whisked eggs, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

6

Fry the macaroni and cheese balls

Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop the coated macaroni and cheese balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain the excess oil.