creamy macaroni & cheese with mini meatballs

Name: Creamy Macaroni & Cheese with Mini Meatballs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE MNIN MEATBALLS; 1-1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) dry bread crumbs (plain); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; ## FOR THE PASTA; 2 cup(s) milk; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; - salt to taste; 1 dash(es) white pepper; 1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 1 pound(s) dry macaroni noodles; ## EXTRA; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsely (optional); 1 small roma tomato, seeded and finely diced (optional)

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Feb 18, 2019

Fun Macaroni & Cheese Fact: In 1993, Crayola named one of their crayon colors “macaroni and cheese."

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE MNIN MEATBALLS
1-1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs (plain)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
FOR THE PASTA
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
- salt to taste
1 dash white pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound dry macaroni noodles
EXTRA
3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsely (optional)
1 small roma tomato, seeded and finely diced (optional)

How To Make creamy macaroni & cheese with mini meatballs

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. (If using aluminum foil, spray with a bit of cooking spray.)

Step 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.
Step 3

Bake meatballs in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4

Meanwhile, cook macaroni noodles according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm if needed.
Step 5

In a deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add all purpose flour and mix thoroughly with the melted butter for 1 minute.
Step 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.
Step 7

Plate and garnish with a bit of fresh chopped parsley and/or diced fresh tomato if desired.
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