Vegan Fried Mac and Cheese balls are the perfect fall comfort food. Made with less than 10 ingredients, this dish is great for quick snacks everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
6 small servings vegan jalapeno mac and cheese
1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
2 cups unsweetened flax milk, divided
1.5 cups flour
5-6 oz vegan cheddar cheese shreds, such as Daiya
1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Seasoning (Extra Hot)
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Instructions
Vegan Spicy Cheese Sauce
In a small saucepan on low heat, mix cheese, flax milk and Slap Ya Mama seasoning
Whisk constantly to remove all clumps
Keep warm until serving
Fried Mac and Cheese
Make the jalapeno mac and cheese according to directions. Be sure to omit bread crumbs and chik'n from the recipe
Place mac and cheese in refrigerator for at least 6 hours
Once solidified, use an ice scream scoop and roll mac and cheese into 6 uniformed balls
Cover and place in the freezer for 4-6 hours
In a large pot on medium heat, add enough oil to cover the balls at least half way
In three separate bowls, add flour, one and a half cups flax milk, and panko bread crumbs
Season panko bread crumbs with about a teaspoon of salt
Place frozen mac and cheese balls in the milk until fully submerged, then the flour, then milk again, then bread crumb mixture. Make sure to coat every piece evenly and fully
Once oil has reached between 360-375 degrees fahrenheit, place breaded mac and cheese into the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate
Drizzle with cheese sauce and enjoy!
Notes
*You can find the recipe for our vegan jalapeno mac and cheese simply by searching "Vegan Jalapeno Mac and Cheese" in the search bar. We recommend omitting the panko bread crumbs and chik'n bits for the fried mac and cheese.
Recipe by Eat Figs, Not Pigs at https://www.eatfigsnotpigs.com/vegan-fried-mac-and-cheese/