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funyun onion meat balls & alfredo onion sauce

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Recipe by
Karen Sills
@redhotchilipeppers
Harrisiville, MS

This is a new recipe I tried on my family and it was a big hit. I served it over Penne pasta. These meat balls would be a huge hit at parties, too. Just set some tooth picks out and enjoy.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For funyun onion meat balls & alfredo onion sauce

  • 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
    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

How To Make funyun onion meat balls & alfredo onion sauce

  • 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
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