Ingredients:

• 2 cups vegetable oil, or more, as needed 
• 3 cups well–chilled macaroni and cheese, homemade or store-bought 
• 2 large eggs, beaten 
• 1 tablespoon milk 
• 1 1/2 cups Panko 
• 4 oz. Cheetos^® Crunchy Flamin’ Hot^®, finely crushed 

How to make it:

1. Preparation: Clip a deep fryer thermometer to a large heavy bottom pan filled with oil over medium high heat. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine the crushed Cheetos^® Flamin’ Hot^® Crunchy and Panko crumbs. In a small bowl beat together eggs and milk until just combined.
3. Scoop out about 2 heaping tablespoons of mac and cheese and roll it into a 2-inch ball. Place formed ball on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mac and cheese
4. Working one at a time, dip mac and cheese balls in the egg mixture, then dredge it through the Cheetos^® Flamin’ Hot^® Crunchy and Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
5. Working in batches as needed, slowly lower the balls into the hot oil and deep-fry until the Panko crumbs are visibly golden and the coating is crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-lined baking sheet.
6. Serve immediately