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Spicy Mac and Cheese Balls Baked

Name: Spicy Mac and Cheese Balls Baked
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 recipe of my masala mac (or spicy mac); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 to 1 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic granules; 2 tsp italian herb blend

Mac and cheese balls! Mac and cheese is great as is of course. It can be made more fun if…

Ready 50 minutes
Serves 10
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 30 minutes

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Creamy mac and cheese with extra sauce that thickens considerably after sitting in the refrigerator works best. I used my Masala mac. Added some tomato paste, breaded and baked it, spiced it up with a drizzle of Sriracha before serving.

There are many ways to make mac balls. Most require some freezing time so the balls can hold their shape while you handle them for the breading. I reduced all that time by using a bowl to pack the mac in and then sprinkling the breaking on it. This way it is easier and less messy. You can use the freezing method for sturdier balls.

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Spicy Mac and Cheese Balls Baked

Spicy Mac and cheese balls Baked! Creamy masala mac coated in herbed and spiced breadcrumbs, baked and served with Sriracha. Vegan Soy-free Recipe

Serves 10
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 recipe of my masala mac (or spicy mac)
1 tbsp tomato paste

For the breading:

3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 to 1 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic granules
2 tsp italian herb blend

Instructions

1
Make the mac and cheese. Mix in the tomato paste and let it chill overnight.
2
To Bake: Mix everything under breadcrumbs.
3
Remove the mac from refrigerator. Dip a round bottom 1/4 cup or smaller round bowl type container in a bowl water to wet the cup. Pack 3 to 4 tablespoons worth mac in the container. sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on the open end of the cup and press to stick the breading as well as pack the mac well. Tap to release onto a baking sheet. Dip the cup in water again to rinse and wet and Repeat for the rest of the mac. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture liberally on the mac balls and press. Spray oil on the balls.
4
Alternatively, use your hands to make balls of the mac, place in breadcrumb mixture to coat and then place on baking sheet. You can freeze the balls for 10 minutes at this point. I usually dont because I can't wait:). Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees F / 230ºc. Spray oil on the balls.
5
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes at 450 degrees F / 230ºc or until crisp to touch. Drizzle with sriracha and serve.