Tasty Meatball Macaroni And Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese meets mini beef-and-sausage meatballs in this comforting, oven-baked dish—easy enough for weeknights, tasty enough to become family tradition.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb sweet Italian sausage meat
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ½ cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
Macaroni and Cheese
- ¾ lb elbow noodles
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 2½ cups milk
- ¾ lb shredded cheese your favorite blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Boil elbow noodles in salted water, stopping 2 minutes early. Drain and set aside—no rinsing or oil.
- Combine beef, sausage, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Roll into 1″ balls (about 30). Broil on oiled sheet for 5–6 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and 160°F.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute. Slowly add milk; simmer until thickened.
- Off heat, stir in shredded cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Mix pasta with sauce, add to dish, top with meatballs. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes. Optional: broil to brown top.