Fried Mac and Cheese Bites.....

• 12 oz about 4 cups (cooked) elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 cup shredded cheddar
• 4 oz thinly sliced deli American cheese, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 box (8 oz ) Italian panko bread crumbs
• 6 cup vegetable oil - for frying

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add macaroni and cook 7 min.
3. Drain.
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a sausepan over medium heat.
5. Whisk in flour .
6. Cooking until bubbly.
7. While whisking, add 1and 1/4 cups of milk.
8. In a thin stream.
9. Season with salt and pepper and cayenne.
10. Bring to a simmer and cook 2 min.
11. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of the cheddar and American cheese.
12. Fold in macaroni in a large bowl.
13. Let it cool slightly, then stir in mozzarella and remaing cheddar.
14. Spread in a rimned sheet.
15. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
16. Use a scoop or a spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture at a time.
17. Shape intp 2-3" balls.
18. Compressing slightly.
19. Whisk eggs with remaining 1/4 cup milk.
20. Dip balls in egg mixture , then coat in panko.
21. Heat oil in a deep 4- qt.
22. Pot to 360on a deep fry thermometer.
23. Fry 6-7 mac and cheese bites at a time.
24. Until golden Serve immediately...

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cheddar, cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, italian panko bread crumbs, vegetable oil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/344293-fried-mac-and-cheese-bites (may not work)