5.0 from 12 votes
Mini Meatball Mac and Cheese
This mini meatball mac and cheese combines two of my favorite comfort foods in one dish, is quick and easy to make, and will be a huge hit with the whole family.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10
Calories: 769 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- 2 eggs
- 2 small garlic cloves , pressed or minced
- ¼ cup parsley , minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Mac and Cheese
- 1 pound small pasta , such as elbow macaroni, shells, or rotelle
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk , divided
- 4 cups medium cheddar cheese , shredded
- 2 cups fontina cheese , shredded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- minced parsley , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic cloves, parsley, salt, and pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Use your hands to combine until well mixed.
- Use a melon baller (or a rounded ½ tablespoon measuring spoon) to scoop balls of the meat mixture and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly roll between the palms of your hands into small balls and reset on the sheet pan.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned and just cooked through. Set aside.
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For the Mac and Cheese
- Cook the pasta about 1-2 minutes less than suggested so pasta is al denté. Drain the water and set the noodles aside.
- In a deep bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk briskly for about 2 minutes to cook the flour. Pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent any lumps. Keep whisking until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in cheese until smooth and add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce. Add the mini meatballs and stir well to combine everything. Top with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
769kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
761mg
(32%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1257IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
662mg
(66%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 769
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 769kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1257IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 66% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.