Ingredients
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- 5 cups cooked macaroni and cheese, cooled
- 1 3/4 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup coarsely grated smoked Gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Canola oil, for frying
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
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Directions
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- Step 1In a large bowl, using a rubber spatula, stir the macaroni and cheese with the cheddar, Gouda, sour cream, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until well combined. Scoop the macaroni mixture into thirty-five 2-tablespoon balls. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Step 2Put the flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season the flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Beat the eggs with the hot sauce. Working with a few at a time, dust the mac and cheese bites with flour, tapping off the excess, then dip them in the eggs and coat with panko, pressing to help the crumbs adhere. Return the mac and cheese bites to the baking sheet.
- Step 3In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 350°. Fry the mac and cheese bites in batches until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain. Season with salt.
- Step 4In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup with the Sriracha and serve with the warm mac and cheese bites.
Make Ahead
The mac and cheese bites can be prepared through Step 1 and kept in the freezer overnight.
