Deep Fried Couscous Mac And Cheese Balls

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook some bacon and set it aside.
  2. 2Add couscous to boiling water with some butter.
  3. 3Bring the couscous mixture back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let it cook through.
  4. 4Freshly grate three cheeses: cheddar, gouda, and parmesan, and set aside.
  5. 5In a pan, add butter and a little bit of flour to create a roux.
  6. 6Cook out the raw flour taste from the roux.
  7. 7Slowly stir in some heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
  8. 8Add in sour cream, cut the heat, and add as much cheese as desired.
  9. 9Add the cooked couscous, bacon, and something green to the cheese mixture.
  10. 10Season with Southern Made Creole seasoning.
  11. 11Mix the ingredients together.
  12. 12Form the mixture into balls.
  13. 13Stuff the balls with extra cheese if desired.
  14. 14Pop the balls in the freezer to firm up.
  15. 15In a bowl, add eggs, milk, and hot sauce.
  16. 16In a second bowl, add flour with Southern Made seasoning.
  17. 17In a third bowl, add bread crumbs.
  18. 18Dip each ball in the flour, then the egg wash, then the bread crumbs.
  19. 19Deep fry the balls until they are nice and golden brown.

Ingredients

  • bacon
  • couscous
  • boiling water
  • butter
  • cheddar cheese
  • gouda cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • butter
  • flour
  • heavy cream
  • sour cream
  • cheese
  • bacon
  • something green
  • Southern Made Creole seasoning
  • eggs
  • milk
  • hot sauce
  • flour with Southern Made
  • bread crumbs

Equipment

panbowlsdeep fryer

Tips

  • If you're feeling extra, stuff the balls with cheese.
  • Freeze the balls to firm them up before frying.
  • Remember, if you ain't sneezing, it ain't seasoned.