Cajun Macaroni & Cheese Fritters
Turn comfort food into a crispy, flavor-packed bite with these irresistible fritters! Creamy Bob Evans® Macaroni & Cheese gets a bold Cajun twist with smoky andouille sausage, sweet red bell pepper, fresh green onions, and a kick of Creole seasoning.
Prep Time:
30 min
Cook Time:
20 min
Servings:
20
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Ingredients
- 12 Ounces andouille sausage finely chopped
- 4 Green onions diced
- ½ Cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 20 Ounces Bob Evans Macaroni & Cheese
- 2 Teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 3 Large eggs divided
- 2½ Cups panko breadcrumbs divided
- ½ Cup all purpose flour
- 48 Ounces bottle vegetable oil
- 10.5 Ounces bottle remoulade sauce
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Bob Evans Macaroni & CheeseInstructions
- Cook sausage, onions, bell pepper, and garlic in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.
- Spoon into a large bowl. Stir in macaroni and cheese, Creole seasoning, 1 egg, and 1½ cups breadcrumbs.
- Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
- Form macaroni & cheese mixture into 2-inch balls.
- Lightly beat 2 eggs in a shallow dish. Place remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish, and place flour in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge macaroni & cheese fritters in flour. Dip in beaten egg, letting excess drip off. Dredge in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Meanwhile, pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat to 360°F.
- Fry fritters 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack set over paper towels. Serve with remoulade sauce, for dipping.
Note: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
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