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TRUFF Macancini

TRUFF Macancini
This just in! A brand new TRUFF appetizer is here for you to feast on!
We pulled inspiration and preparation techniques from the iconic Italian arancini to create this entirely new concept: macancini! This take on macaroni and cheese bites is heartily seasoned with our Black Truffle Oil and it is exceptional! The perfect umami accompaniment to this super cheesy, crispy-fried recipe.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a large casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Once melted, add TRUFF Black Truffle Oil and flour and stir to create a roux.
- Add milk to the pot, whisk frequently, and bring to a simmer.
- Add cheese one cup at a time and whisk to combine.
- Continue to simmer, whisking frequently, until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked noodles, stir to combine, and transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, set the macaroni and cheese aside from the oven to cool at room temperature.
- Next, whisk two eggs in a large bowl until blended.
- Mix the macaroni and cheese with the eggs until thoroughly combined.
- Using a large spoon, portion out the mac and cheese mixture into the palm of your hand.
- Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center of the portion.
- Scoop out another portion of mac and cheese to place on top of the existing portion in your hand.
- Firmly mold the two halves of mac and cheese into a ball to cover the cheese cube completely.
- Once all of the macancinis have been assembled, cover them with plastic wrap and place them in the freezer for 15-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oil in a deep fryer or place 5-6 cups of oil in a dutch oven or large pot. Maintain a fryer temperature of about 325-350°F.
- Place flour in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk three eggs in another bowl until blended.
- Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- Once the macancinis have set, coat them in flour, then dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Once the macancini is breaded, use your hands to gently press the coating.
- Fry the breaded macancinis for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil from mancacinis on a wire rack.
- Serve macancinis hot with ranch dressing and marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
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