Lady's Fried Mac

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Say Cheese

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 25 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 recipe "The Lady's Cheesy Mac" prepared, chilled in the refrigerator overnight, and cut into 15 squares, recipe follows
1 pound bacon
Flour
2 eggs, beaten
Plain bread crumbs
Peanut oil, for frying

Directions

Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees F.

Wrap each square of cheesy mac with 1 strip of bacon, and fasten with toothpick. Dredge each square in flour then egg and then bread crumbs to coat. Fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown.

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 and 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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Larry Danville, CA 11-02-2009
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I agree quit complaining =)
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This is obviously NOT intended to be a health food, but if you'd still like to make fried mac and cheese and go a LITTLE... lighter... I'd add crumbled bacon to the main dish, then: Chill overnight as directed, cut into SMALLER squares, wrap each square in a wonton wrapper and seal with egg wash. Deep fry or pan fry until golden brown on all sides. If you really DO want them huge, use eggroll wrappers.Read more
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Keith Portland, OR 08-31-2009
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Good stuff
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Obviously if you're making this, it's as a decadent treat Jo Ann. But then deep fried salad can be tasty too! Nutritional... purpose not intended here, it is sooooo good! One of those things you make for a special event or as a special treat. Use a meatier cut of bacon from the deli, cook the fat off a bit in a frying pan and let it cool before wrapping if you don't like the chewiness. And deli pepper bacon is great! If you don't have time to make fresh stuff, cook a frozen brand and cool it in the fridge overnight. I suppose you could render the bacon in butter ala Paula, lol. Read more
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Jo Ann Shorewood, WI 08-16-2009
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Death on a plate
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

You have got to be kidding me. What nutritional purpose does this recipe serve? other than getting enough FAT calories to... last a week!!! Read more
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null null, null 05-01-2009
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Mac and cheese recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just sharing an easy, super tasty and more traditional recipe: http://miocibo.com/2009/05/01/macaroni-and-cheese/ ;D
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Pamela Wake Forest, NC 03-02-2009
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So good my husband blogged about it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you are looking for a healthy side dish this would not be it. But is you feel like splurging then try this recipe out. It... was simple (make sure you use her mac & cheese recipe) and my kids and hubby loved it. It would also make a great lunch. That would be all you need. I made the mac & cheese the night before for supper, and used the leftovers for the fried mac and cheese. I am making this again this week when company comes over. Read more
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Heather nowhere, FL 02-27-2009
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Not too happy.
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

The bacon wasnt cook fully and the macaroni and cheese had no flavor at all. I was very disappointed. But the good thing is... my Paula Deen cookware is AMAZING!!! =)Read more