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Ingredients
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Fried Mac & Cheese
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the macaroni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the cheese mixture
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Chill the mixture
Spread the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- 4
Prepare for frying
Once chilled, cut the mac and cheese into squares or desired shapes. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.
- 5
Bread the mac and cheese
Coat each piece of mac and cheese first in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
- 6
Fry the mac and cheese
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded mac and cheese pieces until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Prepare the BBQ ranch
In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing until well combined.
- 8
Serve
Serve the fried mac and cheese hot with BBQ ranch on the side for dipping.