Fried Mac n Cheese Balls (The Cheesecake Factory style)

This 'Cheesecake Factory style' Fried Mac n Cheese Balls is another classic that you have to try. Super cheesy macaroni stuffed inside is held together by a crunchy outer layer. Dip it on Marinara sauce and have a bite...you will be lost in another yummy world.

Makes 16 medium sized balls

INGREDIENTS

FOR MAC N CHEESE
Elbow pasta - 225 gms
Butter - 1 Tbsp
All purpose flour - 1 Tbsp
Milk - 1 cup
Cheddar cheese - 225 gms, grated
Gouda cheese - 225 gms, grated
Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste

FOR COATING
Egg - 1
Milk - 1 Tbsp
Seasoned bread crumbs - 1 - 1.5 cups
Oil for frying

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METHOD
- Cook pasta until al dente in a pot of boiling water seasoned with salt. Drain and rinse with cold water and keep aside.
- On med-low heat, melt butter and add flour and cook for a min.
- Pour in the milk followed by cheddar and gouda cheese.
- Add garlic powder and season with salt and pepper
- Once the cheese has melted add the mixture into the pasta and mix. Transfer it into a shallow glass pan
- Cover and refrigerate for a min of 2 hrs.
- Shape the cold mac and cheese into medium size balls and place them onto a wax paper-lined tray and freeze the balls overnight.
- For coating the balls, beat an egg with milk.
-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.
- Fry the Mac and cheese balls until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with calm cuisine’s Marinara or Alfredo sauce and some grated parmesan (opt).
Enjoy!!

NOTES
- You can substitute the gouda cheese with mozzarella cheese.
- You can store these balls in the freezer for at least 2 months for a quick meal or snack making it perfect for Ramadan meal prep.
- Shape the Mac and cheese into small lime sized balls for the perfect party appetizer.

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