Fried Macaroni Recipes

FRIED MACARONI-AND-CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
• In pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a nutty aroma, about 4 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk. Cook, whisking along bottom of pot, until boiling, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the mustard powder, and cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth; season with salt. Add macaroni to sauce, and stir to combine.
• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment; brush parchment lightly with oil. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.
• Invert set macaroni and cheese onto a cutting board and remove parchment. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
• Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In a shallow dish, season panko with salt. Dip macaroni squares, a few at a time, in eggs, allowing excess to drip off into dish, then roll in panko mixture to coat completely. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium until shimmering. Working in batches, add coated squares in a single layer (do not crowd pan); cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined rack to drain and cool slightly. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat process with more oil and remaining squares. Serve warm.

FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in the 2 tablespoons butter, the 1/4 cup milk, and the cheese packet from the package.
• While the macaroni is still hot, stir in the Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend, and continue to stir until melted. Place the macaroni and cheese mixture in a container and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the macaroni mixture from the refrigerator, and, using a cookie scoop, scoop into balls. Place mac balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk the bread crumbs with the paprika, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat the eggs with the 3 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Remove the mac balls from the freezer, coat in the egg wash, and then dredge in breading.
• Fry the mac balls in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate; serve hot.

FRIED MACARONI

Steps:

• Fry bacon, remove from pan, set aside to drain.
• Boil drain, and rinse macaroni.
• Return macaroni to frying pan with bacon grease, cruble bacon and add to macaroni.
• I never bother to drain off any grease unless the bacon was extremely fatty.
• Sprinkle to taste with garlic powder,.
• Salt & pepper to taste.
• Give it all a good stir, cover and simmer on low for at least 10min or so to give flavor's time to meld, and macaroni to reheat and fry a bit.
• Walla! Great fried macaroni.

FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut refrigerated macaroni and cheese into slices or bite size pieces.
• Season the flour with cayenne, salt,and pepper.
• Dredge each piece through the flour mixture and gently tap off extra.
• Dip in the egg wash and then coat with the bread crumbs.
• Allow them to rest for 5 minutes so the crust can set.
• Very carefully drop into the oil and fry until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels for a few minutes or place on a rack with a cookie sheet underneath.
• Serve.
• (I like mine with hot sauce! but use your imagination or enjoy as is!).
• In a few days, go to the doctors to check your cholestorol.
• Repeat as needed! Lol just kidding! (Well really i'm not).

FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in water and the salt until tender.
• Drain.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter or margarine, pour the well drained macaroni into the skillet.
• Beat the eggs as for scrambled, pour this over the macaroni.
• Fry on medium heat.
• Add the shredded cheese over the top and cook until the eggs, macaroni, and cheese are all blended and a golden brown on both sides.