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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Prep

30-60 mins

Total

1 HR

Servings

24 servings

Bring the county fair to your kitchen with our Fried Mac and Cheese Balls! Add some cayenne pepper to your Fried Mac and Cheese Balls for a spicy kick.

Ingredients

  • 2

    pkg

    (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Mac & Cheese

  • 1

    cup

    KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

  • 4

    OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices

  • 1/3

    cup

    flour

  • 4

    eggs, divided

  • 2

    tbsp

    water

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    dry bread crumbs

  • 2

    cups

    oil

  • 1/2

    cup

    KRAFT Real Mayo

  • 1

    tsp

    hot pepper sauce

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting half of the margarine and milk. Add shredded cheese, wieners, flour and 1 egg; mix well. Spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 min.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk remaining eggs and water until blended. Place bread crumbs in shallow bowl. Shape Dinner mixture into 24 balls, using 1/4 cup Dinner mixture for each. Roll, 1 at a time, in eggs then in crumbs. Return to prepared baking sheet. Discard any remaining eggs and bread crumbs.

  3. Step 3

    Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat to 350ºF. Add macaroni and cheese balls, in batches; cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

  4. Step 4

    Mix mayo and hot sauce. Serve with warm croquettes.

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