Paula Deen's - Deep Fried Mac and Cheese

This is one of Paula Deen's recipes off of The Foodnetwork. She has also included her Mac & Cheese recipe if you would like to make hers.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  peanut oil, 2 inches for frying
•  flour, for dredging
• 1  egg, beaten
•  plain breadcrumbs, for dredging

• Mac and Cheese

• 4  cups  cooked elbow macaroni, drained
• 2  cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 4  tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk

Directions

1. Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Dredge each Cheesy Mac square in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs to coat. Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot, add the Cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if desired.