Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe

Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe

altonbrown.com

Try Alton Brown's fried mac & cheese recipe to transform leftover pasta into golden fritters with a crisp coating and gooey, cheesy interior.

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cooling rack
  • Pie dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Stove
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 1 quart peanut oil, for frying
  • 6 cups leftover macaroni and cheese, refrigerated overnight
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

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