Macaroni Cheese Arancini Recipes

MACARONI & CHEESE ARANCINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, drain. Add the heavy cream to the empty pot and simmer.
• Whisk in the cheeses and cook until thickened about 5 minutes.
• Add pasta, garlic, paprika and cayenne to the cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
• Spread the mixture into a thin layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 3 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
• Scoop a generous tablesppon of the mixture into your hands and roll into a tight ball. Refrigerate when finished.
• Melt butter in a large pan and add the bread crumbs. Cook over medium heat until bread crumbs are golden brown. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Put flour into a second bowl and the eggs into a third, whisking them the water.
• Roll the macaroni & cheese ball in the flour and shake off excess. Next dip the ball into the eggs and then into the bread crumbs. Continue until all balls are done making sure they are well coated with the bread crumbs.
• Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet making sure they do not touch one another.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350. Rest for 3 minutes before servings.
• **Note prep time does not include 3 hours chilling time.

ARANCINI

Steps:

• Prepare the risotto: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium. Add onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until coated, about 1 minute, then add wine. Cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed, about 1 minute.
• Stir in 1/2 cup stock. Cook, stirring frequently, until stock is almost absorbed, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining stock, adding 1/2 cup at a time and stirring until absorbed before adding the next cup, about 15 minutes.
• Once all the stock has been absorbed - the rice should be tender but still slightly toothsome and the risotto creamy - stir in the Parmesan, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread out in an even layer and let cool, at least 20 minutes. Cover tightly in plastic wrap (or transfer to a lidded container) and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 2 or 3 days.
• Once the risotto is chilled, slice it into about 24 even portions. Working with one at a time, gently roll each into a ball, then press between your palms to flatten slightly. Press one cube of mozzarella into the center and shape the risotto up and over it, sealing the cheese in the center. Roll the ball in your palms until round. Repeat with remaining risotto balls. (If you're not planning to fry them right away, arrange them on a small baking sheet in a single layer, cover and refrigerate until cooking, up to 2 or 3 days in advance. If the risotto mixture isn't cold, it can fall apart in the hot oil.)
• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium. (If you have a candy thermometer, now is a good time to use it: Heat the oil to about 350 degrees.)
• Prepare the breading: Add the flour to a shallow bowl, then add the eggs to another shallow bowl and beat the eggs to combine. In a third bowl, combine the panko and Italian seasoning, if using, with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
• Working with one arancini, roll it first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then in the egg, then in the panko, taking care to coat it on all sides with each roll. Transfer to a clean baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining arancini.
• Fry the arancini in batches, leaving at least one inch between each ball, until golden and crisp on the outside, about 5 minutes. (By the time the crust crisps, the cheese filling will melt.) Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining arancini. (If the crust is cooking to quickly, you can turn off the heat momentarily and continue to cook in the oil, which will maintain residual heat. Turn the stove back on if needed.)
• Spoon warmed tomato sauce onto small plates or into bowls and top with warm arancini, or set sauce in a bowl for dipping and arrange arancini on a serving platter. Sprinkle arancini with finely grated Parmesan and more parsley, if desired.

ARANCINI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until onion is soft but not browned. Pour in the rice, and cook stirring for 2 minutes, then stir in the wine, and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid has evaporated. Add hot chicken stock to the rice 1/3 cup at a time, stirring and cooking until the liquid has evaporated before adding more.
• When the chicken stock has all been added, and the liquid has evaporated, stir in the peas and ham. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the risotto to a bowl, and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir the beaten egg into the risotto. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and milk with a fork. For each ball, roll 2 tablespoons of the risotto into a ball. Press a piece of the mozzarella cheese into the center, and roll to enclose. Coat lightly with flour, dip into the milk mixture, then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large deep saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the balls in small batches until evenly golden, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven while the rest are frying.

CHEESY BROCCOLI ARANCINI

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to simmering.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil. Cook onion and a pinch of salt in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent. Add rice and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook and stir until absorbed into rice. Add broth, 1 cup at a time, and stir constantly, until absorbed into rice. Add cheese; cook until melted. Add pepper and more salt to taste.
• Cool in refrigerator at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
• Heat 3 inches of oil in large pot over medium heat to 360°F.
• While oil is heating, place 1 1/2 cups of the bread crumbs in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Microwave broccoli 5 minutes.
• Mix egg and remaining 1 cup bread crumbs into rice mixture. Scoop into 3-inch balls, pressing small scoop of broccoli into center of each. Coat balls in bread crumbs, and fry in batches 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly, and serve.

MAC AND CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Boil water, add macaroni and cook until al dente
• Melt butter in a pan and mix 2 tsp flour into it.
• Add the milk gradually.
• Add both cheeses and cook until melted and the sauce is thick
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cooked macaroni and thoroughly cover.
• Refrigerate mixture for one hour.
• Take mixture out and form into balls on another plate.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Dip the solid balls in egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
• Fry in hot pan of oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Enjoy!