Ingredients
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1/3
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4
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1/2
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1/4
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2
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2
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2
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20
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Directions
Mac and Cheese Skewers, Recipe courtesy Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh , You are right, these are time consuming and almost frustrating at times! I loved them, but not so sure I’ll take the time doing it again, but who knows I day may come when I crave them
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Steps
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1
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Fill a Saucepan Halfway With Water and Place Over High Heat. Bring to a Boil and Salt the Water Liberally. Add the Rigatoni and Cook 9 to 11 Minutes, Until Al Dente. Drain, Rinse Well Under Cold Water and Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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Cut the Block of Cheese Into 1/2-Inch Slices and Cut Each Slice Into 4 Equal Pieces Lengthwise. Cut Each Piece in Half. You Should Have 40 Pieces. Slide 1 Piece of the Cheese Into Each Rigatoni (the Size Should Be Near Perfect.) |
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3
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Pour the Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, and Parsley Into a Small Bowl and Mix Well. Working in Small Batches, Put the Stuffed Rigatoni Into the Egg Wash First, Then Roll in the Bread Crumb Mixture. Place in a Sealable Container (they Can Be Stacked on Top of Each Other). Place in the Freezer For at Least 2 Hours and Up to 2 Weeks. |
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4
Done
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Preheat the Oven to 200 Degrees F. |
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5
Done
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Pour the Vegetable Oil Into a Medium Saucepan and Place Over Medium Heat For 5 Minutes. Test by Dropping a Cube of Bread Into the Oil; If It Turns Golden Within 1 Minute the Oil Is Ready. |
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6
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Working in Batches of 6 to 8 and Using a Slotted Spoon, Carefully Drop the Rigatoni Into the Oil. Fry For 1 1/2 to 2 Minutes, Until the Bread Crumbs Are a Golden Brown. Remove to a Paper Towel Lined Plate. Repeat Until All of the Rigatoni Have Been Fried. Keep Warm in the Preheated Oven. |
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7
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to Serve, Skewer 1 Piece of the Mac and Cheese and a Cherry Tomato Half With a Frilly Toothpick. Serve While Still Warm. |
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8
Done
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Cook's Note: Since These Are Time Consuming and Since They Freeze Well, It's Worth Making a Larger Batch Than Needed and Storing Them. |
