Dorito crusted fried mac 'n cheese balls

Dorito crusted fried mac 'n cheese balls

By Sarah Lee
15’ Prep time
10’ Cook time
25’ Total time
412 Calories
9 Serving

Summary

Transform leftover mac and cheese into a delicious appetizer or party snack with these fried delights. simply mix together cold mac and cheese with more shredded cheese, roll into balls, coat with crushed cool ranch doritos, and fry in hot oil until crunchy on the outside and gooey in the middle for the ultimate cheesy delight.
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Step 1

Add the Doritos to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely ground and the texture resembles panko. Pour into a shallow bowl and set aside.
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Step 2

Place 1 cup flour and the beaten eggs into 2 separate shallow bowls. Set aside.
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Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the leftover mac and cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella until well combined. If the mixture does not stick together, add ¼ cup flour and mix until evenly combined.
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Step 4

Roll about ⅓ cup of the mac and cheese mixture into a compact ball, tightly pressing it together with your hands. Repeat with the remaining mac and cheese mixture until you have 9 balls.
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Step 5

Transfer the balls to the fridge to stiffen up for about 20 minutes.
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Step 6

Working one at a time, roll the balls in the flour, beaten eggs, then crushed Doritos. Shake off any excess and set the coated ball on a parchment-lined sheet tray. Repeat with the remaining balls.
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Step 7

Heat the canola oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
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Step 8

Working in batches of 2–3 at a time, fry the balls in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
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Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Large eggs
    Large eggs
    4
  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    1 cup
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    1 cup
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
    Shredded mozzarella cheese
    1 cup
  • Cool ranch doritos
    Cool ranch doritos
    1 14-ounce bag
  • Leftover mac and cheese
    Leftover mac and cheese
    2.5 cups
  • Canola oil
    Canola oil
    6 cups

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