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Baked Mac ‘n' Cheese with Chicken Meatballs

Baked Mac ‘n' Cheese with Chicken Meatballs

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 💧 6 cups water
    • 7.25 ounce macaroni and cheese
    • 🥛 1/4 cup milk
    • 1/4 cup margarine, cut up
    • 🧀 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese

  • Seasonings & Add-ons

    • 🧅 1/3 cup onion
    • 🥚 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • Protein

    • 🍗 1 pound chicken meatballs, thawed

  • Toppings

    • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1/4 cup barbeque sauce, or to taste

STEPS

1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add macaroni and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes; drain. Stir in margarine, milk, and cheese sauce packet. Set aside to cool slightly.

2

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.

3

Stir together prepared mac and cheese, Cheddar cheese, onions, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well combined. Stir in meatballs. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared dish. Top with bread crumbs.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Top with barbeque sauce and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

617

Calories

  • 34
    Protein
  • 26
    Carbs
  • 42
    Fats

💡 Use freshly shredded Cheddar cheese for better melting.Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.Serve with a fresh green salad to balance the richness.