Description
A delicious copycat recipe for cheesecake factory mac and cheese balls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into small balls.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying.
- Fry the balls until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use different cheese for variety.
- Ensure oil is hot before frying.
- Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake factory mac and cheese balls, mac and cheese balls recipe, fried mac and cheese