Deep Fried Mac n Cheese Balls
Mac ‘n’ cheese is all about indulgence. But how can you make an already very indulgent dish even more so? Deep-fry it! Ideally, these deep-fried mac n cheese balls should be served nice and hot but you can also pop them in a Tupperware and they make awesome little picnic snacks or even take them to work for lunch! Our top tip is to double-coat the mix before frying to give the deep-fried balls of deliciousness a crispy finish that won’t split in the hot oil.
You could also serve these deep fried mac n cheese balls as a drinks party alongside these chipotle cheese straws and some pulled pork nachos.
Chefs Tip
Having wet hands when shaping balls will make it much easier.
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Prep time
30 mins
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Cook time
45 mins
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Total time
1 hour 45 mins
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Ideal for
Classics -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
6
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal 252 fat 11g saturates 4.9g carbs 27g sugars 3.1g fibre 1.6g protein 10.1g salt 0.62g
Found in the
Mexican Section
Ingredients
- 600g / 1.3 lb macaroni
- Olive oil
- 50g / 2 oz butter
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 litre / 4 cups milk
- 150g / 5oz Cheddar cheese
- 100g / 3 ½ oz Parmesan cheese
- 100g / 3 ½ oz Mozzarella cheese
- 300g / 10 oz panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 2 teaspoons smoked Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Gran Luchito Chipotle Ketchup for dipping
How to make it
- Cook the macaroni in a pan of salted water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain, then toss with a splash of olive oil to prevent it sticking together.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour. Stir to a paste and cook for about 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring and taking care not to burn it, until the mix darkens slightly.
- Add the garlic and Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste and cook for another 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, getting rid of any lumps. Stir in the cheeses until melted.
- Mix the pasta with the cheese sauce. Season to taste and allow the mixture to cool.
- Once cool, wet your hands, then form the mixture into golfball-sized spheres and set aside.
- Prepare three bowls: one with 2 beaten eggs, one with plain flour and one with breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in the flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs. Then repeat the egg and breadcrumb stages. Put in the fridge to firm up for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or heavy-based pan to 150°C / 300°F, or when a piece of bread sizzles when dropped into it.
- Add the balls in batches and cook until golden.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve with Gran Luchito Chipotle Ketchup as a dip.
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