Cheesecake Factory Fried and Cheese Balls Copycat

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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