MAC & CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces cavatappi or other corkscrew pasta
1 cup crushed cheese crackers
2 1/4 cups whole milk
10 ounces bulk sweet Italian sausage
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Reserve the pot.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers and 1/4 cup milk in a medium bowl; let sit until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Add the sausage and 2 tablespoons Parmesan and mix well to combine. Form the sausage mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 28); arrange on the prepared pan. Bake until golden and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the flour and the remaining 2 cups milk to the reserved pot and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheddar and processed cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and the mustard.
  • Add the pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Add the meatballs and stir to coat; thin with the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  • Combine the remaining 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers and 1 tablespoon Parmesan in a small bowl. Divide the mac and cheese among bowls and sprinkle with the cracker mixture.

Nisar Ali Solangi
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Yum!


Jebel Neto
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


SK Ariful
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sohail Asghar
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This dish was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and the mac and cheese was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Omme Areeba
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so flavorful and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


silas maker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ahmed Xuseen
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The meatballs were also a bit dry. Overall, it was an okay dish.


Rana 1237
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Vanessa Higa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ammar Muhabbat
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Amelework Mekonen
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This dish was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and the mac and cheese was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Zoyan awaisAli
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so flavorful and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Md sagor islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Jewvyn Glover
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The meatballs were also a bit dry. Overall, it was an okay dish.


Bogdan Dragos
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Tasin tasin
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The meatballs were perfectly seasoned and the mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Katina Wright
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the mac and cheese. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Titus Conley
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This mac and cheese with sausage meatballs was a hit with my family! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again.