Food Network Ranch Mac And Cheese Balls Recipe

Total time: 145 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Ranch Mac And Cheese Balls Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Ranch Mac And Cheese Balls Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 93 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 308
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 44mg
Sodium: 217mg
Total Carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 151mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 106mg Vitamin A: 64mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 6 ounces elbow macaroni (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 4 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups
  • see Cook's Note)
  • 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 2/3 cup
  • see Cook's Note)
  • 1 ounce cream cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • Two 1-ounce packets dry ranch seasoning (1/3 cup)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)