Easy Tastebud Delights
11.20 Edition (November 20, 2007)
Easy Recipes
45 minutes+
Cheesy Macaroni & Meatballs Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday to you!
Today's recipe is very much a comfort food to me. The meatballs can be ones that you've made, cooked and frozen or the boxed premade ones. I've never tried microwaving the boxed ones but have noticed that there are instructions. I always bake mine. The peas, carrots and corn not only add texture, they also add some wonderful colour to the dish. Enjoy!
Today's recipe is very much a comfort food to me. The meatballs can be ones that you've made, cooked and frozen or the boxed premade ones. I've never tried microwaving the boxed ones but have noticed that there are instructions. I always bake mine. The peas, carrots and corn not only add texture, they also add some wonderful colour to the dish. Enjoy!
1 box macaroni & cheese dinner
12 frozen meatballs
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen, thawed peas, carrots and corn*
1. In large saucepan of boiling water, cook macaroni until tender but firm. Meanwhile, in microwave-safe dish, microwave frozen meatballs on HIGH for 2 minutes or until heated through or bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes turning after 8 minutes to brown all over.
2. Drain pasta. Return to pan. Off heat, add butter, milk and contents of sauce packet. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Stir in meatballs and vegetables.
*To thaw frozen vegetables, place in colander under hot running tap water.
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Added to Lotsa on November 25, 2007
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