November 10, 2024

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil, or more, as needed
• 3 cups well–chilled macaroni and cheese, homemade or store-bought
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 cups Panko
• 4 oz. Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Crunchy , finely crushed

Instructions

1. Preparation: Clip a deep fryer thermometer to a large heavy bottom pan filled with oil over medium high heat. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine the crushed Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Crunchy and Panko crumbs. In a small bowl beat together eggs and milk until just combined.
3. Scoop out about 2 heaping tablespoons of mac and cheese and roll it into a 2-inch ball. Place formed ball on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mac and cheese.
4. Working one at a time, dip mac and cheese balls in the egg mixture, then dredge it through the Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Crunchy and Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
5. Working in batches as needed, slowly lower the balls into the hot oil and deep-fry until the Panko crumbs are visibly golden and the coating is crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-lined baking sheet.
6. Serve immediately.