Fried Cheesy Mac Balls

Total Time: 7 hrs Preparation Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box kraft macaroni and cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded italian cheese blend
• 3/4 cup kraft pimento spread
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• peanut oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 prepare the boxed macaroni as directed on the box. strain and add the 1/4 cup milk and the butter as well as the cheese mix that came with it.
• 2 while mac is still hot, add all of the cheeses and mix until completely melted. (if cheese doesn't melt, microwave until melted.).
• 3 put mac and cheese in a container and refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours.
• 4 take the mac out, scoop into balls and place on baking sheets with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours.
• 5 in a small dish, mix the bread crumbs with all of the spices and set aside.
• 6 in another small dish, beat the 4 eggs with the 3 tbs. of milk to make a wash.
• 7 in a medium saucepan, heat about 2 inches (depth) of peanut oil to 350* f.
• 8 coat the mac balls in the egg wash and then dredge them in the bread crumbs.
• 9 fry in small batches for about 3 to 5 minute or until golden brown.