FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BITES

Things have been insane around here! (Thus why I've been a little MIA for a spell!) I as of late moved to another condo, in another piece of town, which I completely love, incidentally. Such a large number of astonishing eateries, celebrations, and I'm directly over the road from the Dallas Farmers Market! I'm so anticipating such crisp produce, neighborhood meat, and astonishing natively constructed items. We likewise simply wrapped up one of our busiest occasions of the year at the workplace, so now I at long last have some an opportunity to breath! What's more, present to you some yummy applications in the nick of time for football season!

Since I haven't posted in so long, I figured I would be advised to bring y'all something astounding, which, as I would like to think, I figure I did! These browned macintosh and cheddar chomps are completely delightful. I've had them in a few eateries and obviously, fell head over heels for them. That is to say, it's macintosh and cheddar… seared. What more would you be able to request?!

I likewise as of late purchased a profound fryer which has been UH-mazing! I had no clue that it was so natural to broil in a profound fryer till I got one. I have recollections of my mother searing in this dark container looking thing when I was a child and it constantly frightened me. I much of the time caught an essence of whatever was cooking, yet when that fryer was out, I remained as far away as would be prudent. After I utilized my fryer out of the blue to make custom made bison wings, however, I was snared!

INGREDIENTS

1 lb macaroni pasta
2 lbs cheese (cheddar, Gouda, fontina, Gruyere, etc...)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoon flour
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
3 eggs, whisked
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
vegetable oil, for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions, in a large pot.
While pasta is cooking, shred your cheeses.
Drain the pasta into a pasta strainer and set aside. Using the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook for about a minute, whisking frequently. Whisk in 3 cups milks and cook till sauce starts to bubble and thicken, about it 5 minutes.
Add in shredded cheese and stir till completely melted. Add in mac and cheese and mix completely. Let the pot of mac cool in the fridge for a few hours, or even better, overnight.
After the mac and cheese has cooled, you're going to make a little assembly line. Using three bowls, place the remaining flour in one, whisked eggs in another, and breadcrumbs and Cajun seasoning in another.
Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of mac and cheese and form it into a ball in your hands. (HINT: If the mac won't form a ball and hold together, it's probably not cold enough. Stick it back in the fridge until you're able to form a ball when you roll the mac and cheese in your hands.) Roll in the flour, then eggs, and lastly breadcrumb mixture, ensuring the mac and cheese is completely coated with breadcrumbs. Place onto a baking sheet. Repeat till you have used up all your mac and cheese.
**If making ahead of time and freezing, freeze the breaded bites on a baking sheet for an hour before placing into a Ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.**
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350 degrees. If using a pot, use enough vegetable oil to just cover the mac and cheese bites. Fry in batches for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Be careful not to overcrowd your fryer or pan; you don't want the bites sticking to each other. **If you're frying frozen bites, fry 5 minutes to ensure the bites are cooked all the way through.**
Serve while still warm and ENJOY!