Name: Fried Mac & Cheese Wontons (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 24 Wonton Wrappers; 2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cup Ketchup; 1 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Sriracha

Recipe tier

Crispy, golden wontons filled with creamy, comforting mac and cheese. A fun and easy twist on a classic favorite!

Total 45 min

Serves 24

Steps 10

Ingredients 12

Mac & Cheese
1 lb 450 g Elbow Macaroni
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
4 cups 400 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Wonton Wrapper & Frying
24 N/A Wonton Wrappers
2 cups 480 mL Vegetable Oil
Dipping Sauce (Optional)
cup 120 mL Ketchup
1 tbsp 15 mL Mayonnaise
1 tsp 5 mL Sriracha

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook the Elbow Macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the Butter over medium heat. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Salt, and Black Pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked Macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Let cool slightly.
Place a teaspoon of the Mac & Cheese mixture in the center of each Wonton Wrapper.
Moisten the edges of the Wonton Wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over to form a triangle or rectangle, pressing firmly to seal.
Heat the Vegetable Oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Wontons in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
If desired, whisk together the Ketchup, Mayonnaise, and Sriracha for a dipping sauce. Serve immediately.