Flamin' Hot^® Mac n Cheese Balls

Prep Time:

20 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Turn up the heat with these cheesy balls rolled in Cheetos^® Crunchy Flamin Hot^® crumbs.

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil, or more, as needed
3 cups well–chilled macaroni and cheese, homemade or store-bought
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 cups Panko
4 oz. CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks, finely crushed

Instructions

Step 1
Preparation: Clip a deep fryer thermometer to a large heavy bottom pan filled with oil over medium high heat. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.

Step 2
In a large bowl combine the crushed Cheetos^{^®} Flamin’ Hot^{^®} Crunchy and Panko crumbs. In a small bowl beat together eggs and milk until just combined.

Step 3
Scoop out about 2 heaping tablespoons of mac and cheese and roll it into a 2-inch ball. Place formed ball on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mac and cheese

Step 4
Working one at a time, dip mac and cheese balls in the egg mixture, then dredge it through the Cheetos^{^®} Flamin’ Hot^{^®} Crunchy and Panko mixture, pressing to coat.

Step 5
Working in batches as needed, slowly lower the balls into the hot oil and deep-fry until the Panko crumbs are visibly golden and the coating is crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 6
Serve immediately