Appetizer for 4
Fried Macaroni Cheese Balls
Chilled baked macaroni and cheese forms balls coated with crushed potato chips and egg before frying until crisp.
$13.19for 4 servings
$3.30 per serving$13.19 for 4
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacks
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chips, pretzels, popcorn$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2.5 | $0.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bags kettle brand potato chips
- 2 1/2 eggs
- 6 cups canola or peanut oil
Steps
- Chill the baked macaroni and cheese for 15 minutes, then shape it into small balls.
- Crush the potato chips into fine crumbs and beat the eggs in separate shallow bowls.
- Dip each ball in egg, coat it with chip crumbs, and chill the coated balls for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil to 350 F in a 2-quart pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry the balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning them until crisp, then drain them.
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