Dairy-Free Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Dive into indulgent comfort food with these Dairy-Free Fried Mac and Cheese Balls—a crispy, golden bite-sized treat that’s perfect for parties, appetizers, or satisfying cravings. This vegan-friendly recipe transforms creamy coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and dairy-free cheese shreds into a rich, flavorful mac and cheese mixture, chilled and shaped into balls for easy frying. Coated in breadcrumbs for ultimate crunch, these savory delights are fried to perfection, delivering a gooey, cheesy center without a trace of dairy. Ready in just an hour, these plant-based bites are a crowd-pleaser for vegans and dairy-free eaters alike. Serve hot and watch them disappear in seconds! Keywords: dairy-free mac and cheese balls, vegan appetizer, fried mac and cheese balls, crispy vegan snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Dairy-free cheese shreds
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, nutritional yeast, dairy-free cheese shreds, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese shreds are melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, combining thoroughly until all pasta is coated.
Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Once chilled, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mac and cheese mixture and shape into balls. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used.
Prepare a dredging station with three shallow dishes: place flour in the first, almond milk in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third.
Roll each mac and cheese ball in the flour, dip it into almond milk, then coat it with breadcrumbs. Make sure each ball is fully coated. Repeat with all the balls.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the mac and cheese balls in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious dairy-free fried mac and cheese balls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 908.5 g | 1165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 172.4 g | 862% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4531 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.3 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.1 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
