Karp Family Recipes

Deep Fried Mac and Cheese

Category: Pasta

Serves: 15

Ingredients:

Peanut oil, for frying 1 recipe "The Lady's Cheesy Mac" prepared, chilled in the refrigerator overnight, and cut into 15 bite-sized squares, recipe follows Flour, for dredging 1 egg, beaten Plain bread crumbs, for dredging "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

Directions:

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. 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.