Deep-Fried Mac and Cheese Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. dry mustard
- 2 c. milk
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. yellow onion
- 1 lb. andouille sausage (casing removed)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1 egg
- 3 c. sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
- 2 tbsp. Hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; don't overcook. Drain in a colander and rinse under running water until cooled slightly. Set aside.
- Melt butter in 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add flour and mustard and whisk constantly for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Stir in milk, cream, onion, sausage, bay leaf, and paprika, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes longer. Gradually stir about 1 cup milk mixture into beaten egg, then add egg mixture back to milk mixture in pot. Add cheese, salt, pepper, and hot sauce, and stir until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in macaroni. Pour into a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
- To make topping, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in bread crumbs and remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese evenly over macaroni, then sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, cut casserole lengthwise down the middle, then across into 1-inch bars.
- For breading, set up three bowls: in one, combine flour and cayenne; beat eggs in the second bowl, and place bread crumbs in the third. Dredge macaroni bars in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs, and place on a baking sheet. Work quickly; don't over handle. Let bars rest in refrigerator 20 minutes to set crumbs.
- Heat several inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry bars, a few at a time, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Season hot bars with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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