MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH MEATBALLS
White sauce mix is the base for homemade macaroni made even heartier with cooked meatballs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut any large meatballs in half. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix milk and sauce mix with wire whisk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix butter, bread crumbs and onions; sprinkle over top.
- Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1690 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g
MAC & CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Reserve the pot.
- Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers and 1/4 cup milk in a medium bowl; let sit until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Add the sausage and 2 tablespoons Parmesan and mix well to combine. Form the sausage mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 28); arrange on the prepared pan. Bake until golden and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the flour and the remaining 2 cups milk to the reserved pot and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheddar and processed cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and the mustard.
- Add the pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Add the meatballs and stir to coat; thin with the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Combine the remaining 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers and 1 tablespoon Parmesan in a small bowl. Divide the mac and cheese among bowls and sprinkle with the cracker mixture.
CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE WITH MINI MEATBALLS
Fun Macaroni & Cheese Fact: In 1993, Crayola named one of their crayon colors "macaroni and cheese."
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Pasta
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. (If using aluminum foil, spray with a bit of cooking spray.)
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all meat ball ingredients. Shape into 3/4 inch to 1 inch meat balls. about half the size of an average frozen meatball. Place each meatball evenly on parchment lined pan. Allow plenty of time to make mini meat balls. This step is a bit time consuming.
- 3. Bake meatballs in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
- 4. Meanwhile, cook macaroni noodles according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm if needed.
- 5. In a deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add all purpose flour and mix thoroughly with the melted butter for 1 minute.
- 6. Pour milk into skillet and add cheese, salt & white pepper. Stir until thickened and bubbly about 10-15 minutes. Stir in pasta and cooked meatballs.
- 7. Plate and garnish with a bit of fresh chopped parsley and/or diced fresh tomato if desired.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH MEATBALLS
When our boys were young, a very long time ago, I would let them choose a meal whenever my husband and I were going out for dinner. Their all time favourite was Kraft mac and cheese. This is the stay at home, family supper version.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place meatballs on a foil lined baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or according to package directions.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
- Add milk, cheese sauce packets and sour cream, stir to combine.
- Place meatballs in the bottom of an oven proof casserole, top with macaroni, cover with tomato slices sprinkled with parmesan.
- Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 628.1, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8, Protein 15.4
CREAMY MAC & CHEESE WITH MEATBALLS
You know your family likes chicken mac and cheese, and they're fans of all kinds of meatballs. So get out the ground chicken and give this tasty dish a go!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients. Shape into 8 balls.
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add meatballs; cover. Cook 10 to 12 min. or until done, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, prepare Dinner as directed on package. Serve with meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 41 g
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