This TGI Friday’s Fried Mac and Cheese copycat takes mac and cheese to a new level. Creamy and cheesy with a crispy coating.
 

What’s better than mac and cheese" Mac and cheese fried until golden and crispy. This definitely isn’t a food you’d want to eat often. But if you’re hosting a football party and want a food to impress, you’ll have people talking about these mac and cheese balls and maybe even fighting over the last one.

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Fried Mac and Cheese
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This TGI Friday's Fried Mac and Cheese copycat takes mac and cheese to a new level. Creamy and cheesy with a crispy coating.

Course AppetizerCuisine AmericanKeyword fried, mac and cheese

Prep Time 3 hoursCook Time 30 minutesTotal Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Servings 16
Calories 205kcal
Author Christin Mahrlig

Ingredients2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk4 ounces shredded medium cheddar4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powderpinch of cayenne pepper1 3/4 to 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, cooked to al dente1 egg, beaten1 cup milk1 cup al...