INGREDIENTS
⭐ 4 cups leftover mac and cheese
⭐ 3 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
⭐ 2 large eggs, beaten
⭐ ½ tsp garlic powder
⭐ ½ tsp onion powder
⭐ 1 tsp smoked paprika
⭐ ½ tsp salt
⭐ 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
⭐ Nonstick spray
⭐ Marinara sauce (or your favorite dipping sauce)
RECIPE
1️⃣ In a large bowl, mix the leftover mac and cheese with shredded cheddar until fully combined.
2️⃣ Scoop a small amount and form into tight balls (about golf-ball size).
3️⃣ Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up. (Patience = less cheese chaos.)
4️⃣ Preheat your Fritaire to 380°F.
5️⃣ In one bowl, whisk the eggs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
6️⃣ Add panko to a separate bowl.
7️⃣ Dip each mac and cheese ball into the egg mixture, then roll in panko until fully coated.
8️⃣ Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
9️⃣ Air fry for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy on the outside.
🔟 Serve hot with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Crispy outside. Melty inside. Leftovers? What leftovers. 😌🔥
Mac & Cheese Balls
