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
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Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven to 350ºF.
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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.
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“The Lady’s Cheesy Mac”:
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4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
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2 cups grated Cheddar
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3 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup sour cream
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4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot, add the Cheddar. In a separate bowl,
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combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake
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for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if desired.