Deep-Fried Mac 'N Cheese Balls

Deep-fried mac, cheese ’n bacon balls

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DEEP-FRIED MAC, CHEESE ’N BACON BALLS

Just when you thought it doesn’t get any better than good ol’ mac ’n cheese, along comes this oh-so gratifying remix! For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon Makes ± 65 EASY 45 mins + 2 hrs, to chill

WHAT YOU NEED

500g macaroni pasta

60g butter

3 tbsp cake flour

375ml (1½ cups) milk

300g Cheddar cheese, grated

100g Gruyère cheese, grated

100g mozzarella

cheese, grated

½ tsp mustard powder

½ tsp peri-peri sauce

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 handful fresh chives, chopped + extra, to serve

200g shoulder bacon, finely chopped and fried

100g panko breadcrumbs