Fried Mac n Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 3/4 cups of alfredo sauce
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup of Italian shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup of red wine
- 1 box of elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cups of warm milk
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 16 ounces white sharp cheddar, shredded
- 16 ounces smoked Gouda, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 eggs
- Panko crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1 Cook your macaroni according to directions, but still a little firm, rinse with cold water to stop cooking and sticking.
- 2 Melt butter in a large pot, add flour and whisk so there are no lumps.
- 3 Whisk in milk and cook for about 5 minutes so it thickens a little.
- 4 Turn flame down to lowest setting and start adding cheeses until fully melted and combined.
- 5 Once fully melted add macaroni, salt and pepper and mix well
- 6 Add in a baking dish, cover and set in refrigerator for 2 hours or until cold.
- 7 Start shaping balls about the size of a golf ball or desired size.
- 8 Place on cookie sheet and place in freezer for at least 1 hour.
- 9 Whisk eggs and place panko crumbs in separate bowls.
- 10 Egg and bread each ball, I like to double egg and bread to be sure it is well breaded.
- 11 Fill a pot with oil, enough to cover the balls all the way and fry balls until golden, place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up a bit of the oil.
- 12 In a saucepan heat the marinara and Alfredo sauce.
- 13 Combine in the ricotta cheese, Italian cheese, heavy cream and red wine, stir well.
- 14 Keep on low flame and simmer until cheese is well melted, about 10 minutes.
- 15 To serve, place balls on a plate and place sauce over top and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!