Mac 'n' Cheese Spring Rolls

Mac 'n' Cheese Spring Rolls

It's probably not the best idea to eat these everyday... 

Actually, I would probably only eat these once a year...

I mean... Unless you like gaining 50lbs in one sitting!

But it's OK to indulge once in a blue moon... right?

A friend of mine is throwing a birthday party for her son, 

who by the way is one of the SMARTEST kids on the planet!!

If there was anything better than an A+, he would get it!

He loves junk food and I thought I'd come up with a few recipes 

that would be kid friendly and easy to make!

And then this happened!

RECIPE

1 Box Elbow Macaroni

4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 

1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour

2 1/2 Cups Half & Half (or whole milk)

8 Ounces of Sharp Cheddar

4 Ounces Jack Cheese

2 Tsp Dijon Mustard

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp White Pepper

1 Tbsp Garlic Powder

1 Egg, beaten

24 Spring Roll Wrappers
Cooked Bacon (optional)

Start by cooking your pasta according to the directions on the box.

In medium saucepan, melt your butter and add your flour to make a roux. 

This is the base of the cheese sauce.

When it starts to smell like toasted nuts, 

add the milk, cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mustard.

Adjust the mustard to your preferred taste.

It will thicken and look like heaven in a pot!!! 

At this point, I would have loved to add some cooked bacon but I didn't have any.

You should do it though!! 

Drain your pasta and mix into the sauce.

Set it aside and let it cool down. 

If the mixture is too hot, it will make the wrapping process way too messy!

Once it's cool, 

lay out your wrappers and add a spoonful of the mixture to each.

In a small bowl, combine your egg and 1 Tsp of water.

Brush the egg mixture onto the edges of the wrappers.

Fold the sides first...

...then roll it over and make sure you pull it tight. 

Brush a bit more of your egg mixture on the edge and roll it one more time to seal.

Bring your oil to medium heat and deep fry until golden brown.

Pile them up on a pretty platter and serve while they are hot!

Happy 10th Birthday Anthony!!

ENJOY!!!