Cheesecake Factory Fried and Cheese Balls Copycat
/Ingredients:
8 oz. elbow macaroni noodles- cooked
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon flour
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup cheddar cheese- shredded
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese- shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese- shredded
2 eggs
2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
Instructions
Prepare your macaroni noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
In a medium saucepan melt the butter and add in the flour and whisk well. Add in the cream and milk
and whisk until smooth.
Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder and whisk to combine.
Remove from heat and add all three cheeses and fold until completely melted and smooth.
Pour over macaroni noodles and stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
Place the noodles in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the
refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight.
Once the noodles are nice and chilled, crack two eggs into a small bowl and lightly whisk. Add the
breadcrumbs into another bowl.
In a large pot, heat about 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees.
Using a 3 Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out macaroni noodles and use your hands to form into a ball.
Dip in the eggs and shake off any extra. Roll in the breadcrumbs and repeat one more time.
Place the balls about 3 at a time in the oil and fry 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb some of the oil.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce