Deep Fried Mac and Cheese

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Tricks of the Trade

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (29)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
15 pieces

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 20 min

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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

Directions

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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Susen Tigard, OR 11-25-2009
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My daughter and I had this at the Cheesecake Factory Restaurant ( dont know if this is a west coast restaurant Only?) they seved it with marinara sauce
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

plan on trying this when I have my next get together havn't had it with bacon though. What if you fried bacon and crumbled it... in the mac and cheese you make the night befor Read more
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Brendalea Findlay, OH 10-06-2009
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bar b qued meatloaf
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Paula Deen your meatloaf is to die for my grand childrenlove it over my chicken and noodles now . but then again i love... them both. and your a friend ive not yet met and i thank God for your heart for us people. love your show and yes i dont know if i could cook wiyh out your show all your food is just so great your friend brendalee bosworth. GOD Bless your hole Family. i sure would love to come to one of your shows. .Read more
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Roxanne Saint Paul, MN 07-03-2009
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Where's the pork?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I have seen several reviews of this recipe that talk about bacon. Only one said that they got the bacon from a topping for... another recipe. Would someone, please, tell me where the bacon is in PAULA's recipe?Read more
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Veronica Minnetonka, MN 07-01-2009
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Awesome!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Did anyone else notice that the ONLY negative reviews are from those who did not even make it...(LOL!) or peope who are... apparently "patrolling" the internet for recipes that upset them? If you are so concered about fried food, then no need to click on a recipe involving FRIED mac and cheese...get off your soap box already...many of us know how to workout, and seldom eat food like this, but thanks for your input anyway I think it's time for you to go annoy your family members with your rhetoric. Paula is a cook, she is not your NUTRITIONIST! This recipe turned out perfectly, one thing I did do was par-cook the bacon first. It's a great way to change up a comfort food like mac and cheese. Read more
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Brandy Huntington Beach, CA 07-01-2009
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Controlled Glutony
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Paula, you're doing a fantastic job of bringing beloved recipes of the South to us in the West and to the rest of our great... country. I can appreciate a good comfort food every now and again, even one's with an added twist. I really enjoyed this recipe. Mac and Cheese is an American favorite whether you're health conscious or not, it just is. You can either eat it or not. Your choice. Worrying about what our neighbors are eating, well... the simple truth of that is we don't have much control over the uncontrolable. Free will is a part of life. This isn't the place to talk about politics or what we believe. If it were, I'd have a lot more to type in. Review the recipes. Thank you again Paula for your wonderful recipes! I enjoy watching your show and so far, every recipe I've attempted, has turned out pretty darn well. Read more
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Telissa Denver, CO 05-21-2009
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It was awesome!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

when i seen the show i thought that it was a lil different than usual. but i lyked that she did something different with... macaroni and cheese.Read more