Recipes

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

24 servings

Appetizers

1 HR

Prep

30-60 mins

Cook

20 MIN

Calories

230

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 tsp

hot pepper sauce

Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Step 4

Mix mayo and hot sauce. Serve with warm croquettes.