MAC & CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
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Tshepiso Duma
d.t@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. The meatballs were dry and the mac and cheese was clumpy. I would not make this again.
JUAN Martinez
m-juan@yahoo.comThis dish was a disaster! The meatballs were tough and the mac and cheese was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
ARAFAT YT
arafat-y26@yahoo.comI thought this dish was just okay. The meatballs were a bit dry and the mac and cheese was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this again.
Akanbi Joshua
joshua_akanbi58@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the meatballs were delicious. I would probably make this again, but I would use less cheese.
Jonathan Maynard
maynard-jonathan@gmail.comI'm not a great cook, but 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 will definitely be making this again.
Alina Bhatti
a_bhatti@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
PriNce SanGaR
s.prince67@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The meatballs were especially popular.
Ch Ahsan
a_ch0@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The meatballs were especially popular. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Bahadur
bahadur.ali23@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Epic moments
epic_moments@aol.comThis was a great recipe! The meatballs were easy to make and the mac and cheese was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Renaldo900gamer
renaldo900gamer92@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this dish was surprisingly good. The meatballs were very flavorful and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.
Rebecca McCartney
rebecca@gmail.comI made this for my family last night and they loved it! Everyone went back for seconds. The meatballs were especially popular.
jtallerthanuthompson Thompson
jthompson77@gmail.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The sausage meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.