FUNYUN ONION MEAT BALLS & ALFREDO ONION SAUCE

Funyun Onion Meat Balls & Alfredo Onion Sauce image

Provided by Karen Sills

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

lb ground beef
23/8oz bag funyuns grouned
1/3 c onions, vidalia, peeled, diced
1/3 c red onion, diced
1 Tbsp kraft dip green onion
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
ALFREDO ONION SAUCE
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c yellow onion, diced
16oz jar(s) classic alfredo sauce
8oz box philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese
1/4 c pasta water or plain hot water
rest of kraft dip green onion
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Preheat oven at 350. Add the ground beef to a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add the ground up Funyuns.
3. Add both diced onions and the tablespoon of dip.
4. Add the salt and pepper.
5. Combine with clean hands. Do not over mix.
6. Shape into small meat balls and bake on a cookie sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, or till no longer pink and they are browned.
7. In a skillet heat the olive oil on medium-low heat.
8. Add the diced yellow onion and cook 4 minutes
9. Add the jar of Alfredo Sauce
10. Add the Onion & Chives Cream Cheese, stirring till melted.
11. Add the pasta water, then stir in the dip. More water can be added if needed. If you're not serving over pasta just use 1/4 cup of hot water.
12. Add the salt and pepper. Add the meat balls, toss to coat. Simmer 5 minutes
13. Serve over pasta, rice or mash potatoes