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Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls | Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls are perfect Game Day appetizers with a crispy outside and creamy cheesy southwest mac n cheese on the inside! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls | Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls are perfect Game Day appetizers with a crispy outside and creamy cheesy southwest mac n cheese on the inside! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
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Serving Size 46 ea

Ingredients

  • 2 tbl butter
  • 2 tbl flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup Pace® Salsa Verde
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 16 oz cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 2 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil frying

Instructions

  • Start by bringing a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling, cook pasta following manufacturers instructions. Drain and set pasta aside
  • Using the same pot, melt butter over medium high heat and add in 2 tbl of flour.
  • Whisk until combined and then add in milk, salt, pepper and onion powder. Continue to stir until milk reaches a low boil
  • Once boiling, remove from heat and add in shredded cheese and Pace® Salsa Verde. Stir until cheese is melted and all is well combined
  • Pour in pasta and stir to combine. Cover and set in refrigerator for at least three hours or until completely chilled.  Overnight is best.
  • Once macaroni is completely cool, remove from refrigerator and set out three bowls / containers.  Add 1 1/2 cup flour to one, eggs to another and breadcrumbs in the final bowl.
  • Using a spoon, scoop out a generous tablespoon of macaroni and roll / smoosh the macaroni into a ball shape. Set aside and repeat using the entire pot of macaroni and cheese
  • Pour enough vegetable oil into your fryer or a large pot you can heat on the stove. You only need enough to cover the macaroni balls. Bring heat to 350 degrees
  • While oil is heating, lightly dredge macaroni balls in the flour, then eggs and finally breadcrumbs making sure they are completely covered. 
  • Gently (carefully!) drop balls into the heated oil. Do not overcrowd. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.  Try one to make sure the inside has completely warmed up and is ooey gooey perfect!
  • Serve immediately!!

Notes

Cheese is totally your preference but I like combining extra sharp cheddar and cheddar jack together.  You can't make a bad decision on this one :)