Best Creamy Macaroni Cheese With Mini Meatballs Recipes

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CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH MEATBALLS



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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

1 lb frozen cooked italian meatballs
2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni & cheese dinner mix (I use Kraft)
1 1/2-2 cups milk
8 ounces sour cream
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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

MAC & CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces cavatappi or other corkscrew pasta
1 cup crushed cheese crackers
2 1/4 cups whole milk
10 ounces bulk sweet Italian sausage
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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 MAC & CHEESE WITH MEATBALLS



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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

1 lb. lean ground chicken
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese

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

MINI CHEESE AND MEATBALLS



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A simple, filling appetizer that is easy on your prep time as well as carbs. These are mini meatballs stuffed with cheese and will be very popular at your next party. Serve them with toothpicks and dipping sauce on the side.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons catsup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
10 ounces rectangle kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese or 10 ounces flavored cheese, cut into 36 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Mix ground beef with all the ingreients except cheese.
  • Mold 1 TBS meat mixture around a cube of cheese.
  • Bake at 450* for 7-10 minutes or until meat is nicely browned on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 234.5, Carbohydrate 1.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 9.6

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH MEATBALLS



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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

8 oz frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 16-oz bag), thawed
3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
2 1/4 cups milk
1 package (1.8 oz) white sauce mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian-style dry bread crumbs
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)

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

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