Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Medium
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
- plain breadcrumbs, for dredging
- flour, for dredging
- 1 egg beaten
- peanut oil, for frying
The Lady's Cheesy Mac
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Directions
Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven to 350 °F.
Dredge each Cheesy Mac portion in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs to coat. Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
The Lady's Cheesy Mac
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot, add the cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if desired.
