Deep Fried Mac and Cheese

(from tnhoneypot21’s recipe box)

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show:
Paula’s Party
Episode:
Tricks of the Trade

Source: Paula Dean

Categories: Mac n' Cheese

Ingredients

  • Peanut oil, for frying
  • 1 recipe "The Lady's Cheesy Mac" prepared, chilled in the refrigerator overnight, and cut into 15 bite-sized squares,recipe follows
  • Flour, for dredging
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Plain bread crumbs, for dredging
  • "The Lady's Cheesy Mac":
  • 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven to 350ºF.

  2. Dredge each Cheesy Mac square in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs to coat. Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.

  3. “The Lady’s Cheesy Mac”:

  4. 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained

  5. 2 cups grated Cheddar

  6. 3 eggs, beaten

  7. 1/2 cup sour cream

  8. 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

  9. 1/2 teaspoon salt

  10. 1 cup milk

  11. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  12. Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot, add the Cheddar. In a separate bowl,

  13. combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake

  14. for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if desired.

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