Food Network: Deep Fried Mac and Cheese

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Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Ingredients
Peanut oil, for frying
1 recipe "The Lady's Cheesy Mac" prepared, chilled in the refrigerator overnight,
and cut into 15 bite-sized squares, recipe follows
Flour, for dredging
1 egg, beaten
Plain bread crumbs, for dredging

Instructions
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven to
350 degrees F.

Dredge each Cheesy Mac square in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs to coat.
Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels
before serving.

"The Lady's Cheesy Mac":
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
2 cups grated Cheddar
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while
still hot, add the Cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients
and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and
bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if desired.