Fried Mac and Cheese Balls with Gorgonzola bacon sauce 

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Ingredients

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
•  2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

For Frying: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 eggs (beaten), 4 cups panko breadcrumbs, and oil for deep frying 

Instructions

    1    Prepare Mac and Cheese: Cook macaroni, drain, and set aside. Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook, then whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Add paprika . Combine macaroni and the cheese sauce.

    2    Chill mixture in fridge 

    3    Form and Coat: Scoop chilled mac and cheese into balls. Coat each in flour, then egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs. Double coat for extra crispiness.

    4    Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry balls in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. 

Gorgonzola Bacon Sauce

Ingredients

•  1 tbsp butter
•  1 small shallot, minced
•  1 cup heavy cream
•  4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
•  Salt and black pepper to taste
•   2 tbsp cooked, crumbled bacon
•  1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

    1    Make Sauce: Melt butter and sauté shallot until softened. Add bacon. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in crumbled gorgonzola cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.

    2    Finish and Serve: put sauce on bottom and top of Mac balls. Add parsley, more Gorgonzola and bacon.