Deep Fried Mac & Cheese (Paula Deen)
Source of Recipe
Paula Deen
List of Ingredients
Peanut oil for frying
1 recipe "The Lady's Cheesy Mac" prepared chilled in the refrigerator overnight, and cut into 15 bite-size pieces [see recipe below]
Flour
1 egg, beaten
Plain bread crumbs Recipe
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.Dredge each Cheesy Mac square 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":
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
2 cups grated Cheddar
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees 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.
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