The delectable combination of macaroni and cheese with savory sausage meatballs is a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and satisfies cravings. This dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a popular choice for both casual and special occasions. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to explore new culinary horizons, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the essential steps, tips, and ingredient suggestions to create the perfect macaroni and cheese with sausage meatballs that will leave your family and friends begging for more.
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FLORENTINE MAC AND CHEESE AND ROAST CHICKEN SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place a large pot of water on to boil for pasta. When it comes to a boil, salt it and add the pasta to cook to al dente. Strain pasta reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- While the water is coming to a boil, in a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, salt and pepper, rosemary, fennel seeds, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano - a rounded handful, egg and bread crumbs. *If the mixture seems too wet, add a handful of bread crumbs and mix together.
- Form 8 large round balls, about 3 to 4-inches. Coat balls in a couple of tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange balls on the baking sheet and roast 17 to 18 minutes until juices run clear.
- Defrost spinach in microwave 8 to 10 minutes on "defrost" setting depending on the microwave. Place the boxes in a shallow dish to catch any run off.
- While the meatballs roast, in a medium sauce pot over medium heat, melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute then whisk in stock and milk, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and thicken 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup grated Parmigiano and reduce heat on lowest setting.
- Wring spinach completely dry in clean kitchen towel then separate as you add it to the sauce. Also add the reserved 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Toss pasta with the spinach-white sauce and adjust seasonings.
- Serve Florentine Mac-n-Cheese with 2 meatballs per person along side.
ONE-POT SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY TOMATO PENNE
With just a few basic ingredients, this rich and creamy one-pot pasta dinner turns simple sausage meatballs into a beautiful meal with weeknight ease.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix sausage, bread crumbs, onion and egg until well combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) meatballs.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 9 to 11 minutes, gently turning occasionally, just until browned on all sides.
- Stir in broth, pasta sauce and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 18 to 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center (165°F), pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESY MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, hot italian sausage, garlic, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian bread crumbs, eggs, milk, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Appetizers
Yield 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk. Mix until everything is fully infused together.
- Roll into 4-5 ounce (113-142 g) meatballs. For even amounts, use a medium-sized ice cream scooper.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan, and brown the meatballs on both sides for about 2-3 minutes or until you create a nice crispy sear. Cook about half way through. They will finish cooking in the oven.
- In a casserole dish, spread a few tablespoons of marinara sauce to the bottom of the pan to help prevent sticking. Then place meatballs in the casserole dish and add the remaining jar of marinara sauce. Top with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover in foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the meatballs are fully cooked.
- Serve and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 2 grams
MEATBALL AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
As the grandfather of six oft-hungry children, Pierre Franey sought to develop dishes that would "capture their attention." This hearty, kid-friendly casserole of meatballs, sausage, onions, peppers and mushrooms did not disappoint. It's sort of a cross between a casserole and a stew, and can be served over pasta or polenta, or with a huge hunk of bread to sop up the herb-y tomato sauce. If you'd like, you can easily substitute ground chicken, turkey, pork or veal for the beef in the meatballs (or any combination of them all). The meatballs are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cumin, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Depending on the composition of the meatballs, you might want to try other favorite spices, too, like ginger, coriander seed or fennel.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Put the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, broth, nutmeg, cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick or enamelware skillet and add the meatballs. Cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside. Prick the sausages with a fork and add them to the pan. Cook, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Scatter the onions, mushrooms, green pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic around the sausages, and sauté, about 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and the accumulated juices back to the pan (the pan will be crowded).
- Add the tomatoes, rosemary, wine and bay leaf and stir to dissolve any browned particles on the bottom of the skillet. Cover closely and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with basil when served.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 760, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1292 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ITALIAN SAUSAGE POLPETTINA & MACARONI BAKE
This big dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser - you can never make too much of this kind of food
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the white sauce. Melt the butter in a medium pan, then stir in the flour. Keeping the heat high, whisk in the milk and bring to the boil, whisking until smooth and thickened. Season with a good pinch of salt and some pepper, then stir in most of the grated cheese and set aside, with the surface covered with cling film to stop if forming a skin.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based casserole or frying pan, then add the onions and garlic and a real good grind of black pepper and salt. Cook slowly and gently until the onions are soft but not coloured. Take half the mix out and mix with the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Using a slotted spoon, lift the rest of the onions out of the pan, leaving the oil behind, and set aside.
- Mix the mince and sausagemeat, chopped parsley and lots of salt and pepper into the breadcrumbs. Mix really well with your hands until the whole thing becomes pasty rather than lumpy. Shape into the size of ping-pong balls, then heat the pan again and brown the Simply serve with a fresh green salad balls in batches in the leftover onion oil. Remove the final batch, then return the reserved onions to the pan with the wine. Bubble over a high heat, scraping the bottom of the pan, then stir in the tomatoes and meatballs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and boil the macaroni according to pack instructions. Drain well, then mix with the meatball sauce. Tip into the largest ovenproof dish you have. Top with the white sauce (warm it a bit if it is slightly solid), then scatter with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 mins until bubbling and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 881 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.75 milligram of sodium
EASY MEATBALL MAC & CHEESE
The only thing better than mac and cheese is mac and cheese with meatballs. This recipe is an all-around family favorite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner using water (to boil the macaroni), margarine, and milk as directed on the box.
- While macaroni & cheese is cooking follow the directions on the frozen meatballs to heat them in the microwave.
- When the macaroni & cheese and meatballs are done, dish one cup of mac & cheese into a bowl and top with 3 meatballs, continue until everyone is served.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
MEATBALLS SAUSAGE DINNER
One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator and freezer. To my surprise, everyone loved it! -Elizabeth Martz, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine broccoli, potatoes, carrots and onion. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sausage. Shape beef into 1-in. balls; arrange over top. Pour broth over casserole; sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are no longer pink, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
MEATBALL MAC & CHEESE
Make and share this Meatball Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hannah Petertil
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 3h1m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand (bare hands yield best results, but be sure to wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw meat).
- Roll meatballs in the size of golf balls - you can make smaller meat balls but you will need to adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Drop raw meatballs into large pot (stock pots work well) full of sauce, it should be about one jar of your favorite sauce.
- Simmer for 3 hours.
- Either store, in the fridge or freezer your meat balls for later mac and cheese use. Or start cooking your box of mac and cheese in the last 20 minutes of simmering your meat balls.
- Top your mac and cheese with as many meatballs as you want, you may have leftovers depending on how many you use.
- Great some fresh parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 1117.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 14.8, Protein 23.8
CARLA'S SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS
This appetizer is a holiday favorite at my house. Meaty, cheesy, and delicious! Perfect way to get the kids involved. They can make the whole dish with little or no supervision.
Provided by Mitchell
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Mix mild sausage and hot sausage in a large bowl until evenly blended.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into sausage mixture.
- Mix biscuit baking mix into sausage mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until baking mix is moist.
- Roll meat mixture into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and cheese is browned, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1042.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
Tips for the Best Mac and Cheese with Sausage Meatballs
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the mac and cheese will be. Use a sharp cheddar cheese that melts well, and a good quality pasta that will hold its shape when cooked.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly. The meatballs should be cooked through before they are added to the mac and cheese. This will help to prevent the mac and cheese from becoming watery. You can choose cook them beforehand or add raw meatballs to the sauce to cook them together.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta and meatballs. If the sauce is too thin, it will make the mac and cheese soupy.
- Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning that it is still slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will make the mac and cheese mushy.
- Serve immediately. Mac and cheese is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to store it, let it cool completely before refrigerating it. You can reheat it in the oven or microwave when you are ready to serve.
Conclusion
Mac and cheese with sausage meatballs is a classic comfort food that is always a hit with family and friends. With these tips, you can make the best mac and cheese with sausage meatballs that you have ever tasted!Enjoy your delicious homemade mac and cheese with sausage meatballs!
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