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 (33)

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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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CATHERINE Pasadena, CA 01-17-2010
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outstanding-wowed the crowd!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I decided to make this for a holiday dinner to be different and decadent. And it was! The crowd loved it. I made filet... mignon steaks and some green beans with toasted almond slices with this. One thing to note is that it is much more time consuming than what the recipe says to cook this. I used Breton crackers in the crust. They are buttery and held up well.Read more
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viola haskell, OK 01-02-2010
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Bacon wrapped ones
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I made the ones on her show that she wrapped in bacon. I was SO excited to make these because my husband and I love: Bacon,... Mac N Cheese, and deep fried food lol but it was horrible! first of all yes it was a COMPLETE mess to make. my kitchen got trashed. it was terrible. then i made them, and they were nice and crunchy and golden brown BUT the bacon was not cooked. they were hot all the way through but a few minutes wasnt enough time for the bacon to cook and if you leave them in longer they burn. then there was no flavor. It just wasnt really worth the trouble at all. I gave it two stars because it didnt taste nasty, just really no flavor. If I ever do try it again, which i may not, I will definantly be ajusting the recipe.Read more
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joy e. Brunswick, NJ 12-26-2009
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I will make it tonight
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You've heard it many times...eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die... if this doesn't kill us so what something else... will. This sounds so rich you couldn't eat that much anyway.Read more
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Russ Marana, AZ 12-10-2009
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Everything in moderation, including moderation...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

To the negative reviewers: your arguments hold up only if this and things like it are eaten all the time--day in and day out.... Sure, you could probably eliminate everything like this from your diet--who wants to do that? I don't, and I'm very health conscious. I even eat a little bit of bacon from time to time, in between the grilled chicken and fish! Peanut oil is one of the healthier oils, but you could also use the ultra healthful canola oil for frying (I do). Yes, there's lots of cheese, but a serving is one or--at most--two squares of the entire recipe. I made this and served it with a hefty side of steamed fresh broccoli florets and a glass of good red wine--it was a scrumptious meal. When will I eat it again? Next year maybe, but not today or next week. It was really good comfort food on a chilly late fall night, and I don't feel one single shred of guilt. I didn't keel over from a heart attack either. 5 Stars!!!Read more
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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