Mac Cheese Balls (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups mac and cheese, either homemade or from the store
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2 cups cooking oil, plus extra if needed
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2 big eggs, whisked together
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1 ½ cups Panko crumbs
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2 tablespoons fresh snipped chives
# Steps to Follow:
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Cool your mac and cheese in the fridge till it's firm enough to handle, roughly 3-4 hours.
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Pour vegetable oil into a big stockpot or Dutch oven and warm it over medium high heat.
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Grab a small cookie scoop and shape your mac and cheese into balls about 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch around, making around 12 total.
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Take each ball, dunk it in the beaten eggs, then roll in Panko crumbs, making sure they're fully covered.
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Drop a few balls at a time into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden and crunchy, about 3-4 minutes. Put them on a paper towel-lined plate when done.
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Sprinkle with chives if you want and eat them while they're hot.
# Additional Tips:
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Chilling your mac and cheese makes it easier to form balls that won't fall apart during frying.