Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Meatballs SERVES 6
1 lb frozen cooked italian meatball
2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni & cheese dinner mix (I use Kraft)
1 1/2-2 cups milk
8 ounces sour cream
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese <http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=467>
Preheat oven to 350°. Place meatballs on a foil lined baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or according to package directions. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain. Add milk, cheese sauce packets and sour cream, stir to combine. Place meatballs in the bottom of an oven proof casserole, top with macaroni, cover with tomato slices sprinkled with parmesan.
Crock Pot Meatball Soup With Bowtie Pasta Recipe #190792 recipezaar.com
This is a wonderful soup made with frozen meatballs and lots of fresh veggies! It has morphed from the original recipe into my very own and my family loves it.
by Tequila12 <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/363979> SERVES 8
1 lb meatball (frozen)
1 1/2 tablespoons instant minced onion or shallots
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice or 4 chopped fresh tomatoes
4 cups broth
1 cup water
3 sliced carrots
1 zucchini , cut lengthwise then sliced
1 summer squash, cut lengthwise then sliced
1 chopped red pepper
4-8 ounces cooked bow tie pasta
grated parmesan cheese
Combine all ingredients except pasta in crock pot. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
Add salt to taste. Add cooked pasta and heat through. Top each bowl with grated Parmesan cheese. Do not be afraid to substitute different veggies for your own preference.
Meatball Pizza Recipe #21704 .recipezaar.com/
(this is very good, and easy to make. When we have friends over i have to fry some onions in nonstick pan, and add to pizza that the way they like meatballs & onions. by sheila <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/16758> )
1 (12 inch) pizza crusts (such as boboli)
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 ounces frozen meatballs, or use homemade meatballs
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Preheat oven 400F degrees. Place pizza crust on ungreased pizza pan. Spread 1 cup sauce over crust.
Sprinkle 1 cup cheese. Now in small bowl toss meatballs with remaining sauce, then put on crust. Sprinkle with rest of cheese, then Italian seasoning. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly about 20 minutes
Meatball Stew Recipe #188105 recipezaar.com
(A quick, tasty dinner that uses convenience foods to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.ZWT region Mid-West (corn). by lazyme <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/305531> )
24 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen corn
4 tablespoons green chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 frozen meatballs
Add olive oil to saucepot over medium-high heat. Add chilies and bell peppers and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Easy Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe #161449 <http://www.recipezaar.com>
(I think this is a Mr. Food recipe but I saw it made on a news broadcast. It's awesome served with rice and oh so easy!! They used one of those new crock pot liners and so did I and it does make for super quick cleanup. by LAURIE <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/25792> )SERVES 12 -15
1 (9-10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
If using liner, place it in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against the bottom and sides of the bowl; pull top of liner over the bowl rim. Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid.
Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done. Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape. Serve directly from the slow cooker over rice.
Meatball Bubble Biscuits Recipe #88605 http://www.recipezaar.com
(These little biscuits have meatballs and cheese inside. Dip them in marinara sauce for a yummy snack. They would even be great as a side with soup. The layer type biscuits work best for this appetizer. I found this recipe in a Pillsbury cookbook by ms_bold <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/101823> SERVES 16)
1 (16 1/3 ounce) can ready-to-bake refrigerated buttermilk flaky biscuits (or other LAYER biscuits)
8 frozen cooked Italian meatballs, thawed - each cut in half
3 ounces mozzarella string cheese, each cut into 6 pieces
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup marinara sauce, heated
Heat oven to 375F. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Press each biscuit layer to form a 3-inch round. Place 1 meatball half, cut side up, and 1 string cheese piece in center of each dough round. Wrap dough around meatball and cheese, pressing edges to seal. Place seam side down in single layer in ungreased 8 or 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake at 375F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and biscuits are no longer doughy in center. Remove from pan. Serve warm biscuits with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Crock Pot Meatballs and Mushroom Gravy Recipe #185437 www.recipezaar.com
(I found the basic idea on the about website, but I've modified it slightly. It's easy and delicious. I serve it with rice or mashed potatoes to absorb all the lovely sauce. by Terri Newell <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/14410> SERVES 6)
1 (11 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (2 ounce) envelope turkey gravy mix
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms
2 lbs frozen cooked meatballs
Mix everything in crock pot. Cover and cook on High 2 hours, or Low 4-6 hours.
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe #175071 www.recipezaar.com
(his recipe is special more for its cooking method than its ingredients. You can modify it to suit your taste, but I think you'll agree...making spaghetti and meatballs can't get any easier than this !
by Terri Newell <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/14410> )
12 ounces raw spaghetti
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
20 frozen cooked meatballs
1 cup water
Break spaghetti in half and put in crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cover, cook on Low 4-6 hours, or on High 2 hours. Stir once at "halftime".
Cheeseburger-Meatball Casserole Recipe #110227
This came from a Betty Crocker cookbook. I thought it looked quick and easy. And totally kid friendly. Two major things i look for in a recipe. by tinkerbelle79 <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/185160> 1¼ hours | 15 min prep SERVES 4 -6
1 1/2 cups uncooked (6 oz)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs (approx 32)
1/2 cup diced cooked bacon (about 6 slices precooked)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/4 med.)
Pre-heat oven to 350F, grease 2 quart baking dish. Cook and drain pasta according to package. In baking dish mix the top 6 ingredients. Cover with foil and bake 45 minute. Sprinkle with the cheese and onions. Bake another 10-15 min until cheese is melted.
Cheddar Meatball Spaghetti Recipe #11792 www.recipezaar.com
It taste as good as it looks and is way better than it sounds. by Betsy <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/14295> 20 min | 5 min prep SERVES 6 -
1 lb cooked spaghetti
1 pinch salt
12 meatballs (homemade cooked, or frozen thawed)
1 can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon ketchup
1 teaspoon butter
Heat stove top on medium. In medium sized sauce pan, put in cheddar cheese soup and meatballs.
stir. Put dressing, bbq sauce, ketchup and butter into meatball mix. Stir on top of stove for 12-14 minutes or until meatballs are cooked. When the mixture is ready, put spaghetti over stove on med-lo and add mixture. Stir for 5 minutes. Serve into big bowl, and top with parmesan cheese.
Meatball Pot Pie / Pies Recipe #136324 www.recipezaar.com
(This hearty dish was inspired by Chef deb k. I want to thank her so much for her great recipes. This recipe just looks difficult, but it's not. by shapeweaver <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/50969> 45 min | 15 min prep SERVES 2
1 double crust pie crust
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce (to taste)
16 meatballs, thawed (or half of a 16 ounce package meatballs)
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups mixed vegetables, I used peas, carrots, and corn
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soup and sour cream; mix well. Add meatballs, covering with soup mixture. Add pepper and thyme; mix well. Add mixed veggies, stir, mixture will be thick. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir well and set aside. Divide pie dough into four equal pieces. Roll flat on a lightly floured surface. Place in 2 lightly oiled or sprayed 16 ounce round mini casserole dishes. To each dish add a piece of dough, overlapping dough over sides. Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add 8 meatballs to each dish. Divide veggies over meatballs. Cover with remaining dough. Crimp with fork to seal and make slit in top for steam to escape. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is desired color.
Hearty Meatball Pie- Bisquick Recipe #142007 www.recipezaar.com
October 2000 Issue Betty Crocker Bisquick Mini-Cookbook by Misti_Country_Girl <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/141816> 1 hour | 25 min prep SERVES 6
2 cups Bisquick
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup milk
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
20 frozen meatballs, cooked
Heat oven to 375*. Grease pie plate. Mix Bisquick, margarine and milk until soft dough forms. Place dough on surface well dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 5 times. Divide dough in half; press half on bottom and up side of pie plate.
Heat remaining ingredients in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Pour meatball mixture into pie plate. Pat remaining dough into 9 inch circle on surface dusted with Bisquick; place over filling. Press edge of pie lightly to seal.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is light brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with a fresh green salad.
**For a flavor kick use Italian or Mexican style stewed tomatoes.
Biscuit Balls Recipe #34073
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I like this recipe because of the biscuit and the meatball. by Amanda O <http://www.recipezaar.com/member/48776> 30 min | 15 min prep SERVES 10
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can Pillsbury grands refrigerated southern style biscuits or refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 biscuits)
1 1/3 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese (1/3 cup)
10 refrigerated or frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup finely crushed seasoned croutons
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, heated
Heat oven to 375ºF. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Separate dough into 5 biscuits. Split each biscuit to make 10 rounds. Press out each biscuit half to form 3-inch round. Sprinkle each biscuit round with cheese to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top each with meatball. Bring sides of dough over meatball; pinch edges to seal. Brush rounded tops and sides of dough with butter; coat with croutons. Place seam side down on paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake at 375ºF for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Place appetizer pick in each biscuit-wrapped meatball to form biscuit ball. Serve with warm pasta sauce for dipping.
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Meatball Casserole1 box macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 small container sour cream
1 cup milk
Meatballs - Thawed
½ tsp oregano
Cook just the macaroni by package directions; drain. Combine cheese mix from package dinner, sour cream, and oregano, beat in milk. Stir in cooked macaroni. Put into ungreased baking dish top with meatballs and bake uncovered in 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 6 servings. Linda Larsen
Meatball Hash Brown Casserole
·1 (24 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
·1 (8 ounce) container sour cream with chives
·1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
·1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
·24 frozen precooked meatballs
·1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large 13x9" glass baking dish, combine potatoes, sour cream, soup, and 1-1/2 cups cheese; mix until combined and well blended. Top with frozen meatballs. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover casserole and bake for 25-35 minutes longer until casserole is bubbly and meatballs are crisp on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes longer, until cheese is melted. Serves 8
Crockpot Meatball Pasta
·1 onion, chopped
·10 oz. can ready to serve beef broth
·1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
·1 lb. frozen fully cooked meatballs
·14 oz. can Italian flavor diced tomatoes, undrained
·4 plum tomatoes, chopped
·1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
In 3-4 quart Crockpot, combine all ingredients except for cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours until meatballs are hot and orzo is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Serves 6
Italian Meatball Casserole
·18 oz. pkg. frozen meatballs, thawed
·16 oz. pkg. frozen peppers and onions stir fry mixture, thawed
·2 cups chunky pasta sauce
·1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
·1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine meatballs, pepper and onion mixture and pasta sauce in 2 quart glass baking dish and stir well to combine. Top with cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and cheese is melted. Serves 6
Microwave Meatballs
·1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
·16 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving 1/2 cup liquid
·1/2 cup water
·2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
·1 green bell pepper, chopped
·1 onion, chopped
·2 Tbsp. cornstarch
·2 Tbsp. sugar
·2 Tbsp. soy sauce
Thaw meatballs according to package directions. In a 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish, combine pineapple liquid, water, vinegar, green pepper and onion. Stir in meatballs and cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes until mixture is hot, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir well with wire whisk to combine. Add to casserole and stir well. Cover again and cook on high for 4-6 minutes or until sauce is clear and thickened. Stir in pineapple, then cook, covered, again on high for 1-2 minutes until hot and bubbly. 6 servings
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
·2 handfuls spaghetti pasta, broken into pieces
·26 oz. jar Pasta sauce
·20 frozen fully cooked meatballs
·1 cup water
Combine all ingredients in 3-4 quart slow cooker and mix to combine. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 4-7 hours until pasta is tender and meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring once during cooking time. Serves 6
Crock Pot Spaghetti
·1 lb. frozen precooked meatballs
·26 oz. jar Pasta sauce
·1 onion, chopped
·1-1/2 cups water
·8 oz. spaghetti pasta, broken into 3" pieces
Combine meatballs, pasta sauce, onion, and water in 3-4 quart crackpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir well and add broken spaghetti pasta. Cover and cook 1 hour on HIGH until spaghetti is tender, stirring once during cooking. Serve with Parmesan cheese. 4-6 servings
CROCKPOT MEATBALLS
·2 lbs. frozen cooked meatballs
·10 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic
·1 cup water
·1 pkg. dry turkey gravy mix
·1/2 tsp. dried thyme
·2 bay leaves
Place meatballs in 4-6 quart Crockpot. Add soup, water, dry gravy mix, thyme and bay leaves. Cover Crockpot and cook on low 6 - 8 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. Serves 6
Hash Browns & Meatballs
·6 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
·1 cup frozen bell peppers and onions
·1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
·1 cup sour cream
·10-oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup
·20 frozen cooked meatballs
·1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 11x7" 2 quart baking dish. Combine potatoes, peppers and onions, Colby cheese, sour cream, and condensed soup in baking dish. Top with meatballs, pressing in slightly. Cover casserole and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover casserole, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, return to oven, and bake 25-35 minutes
Meatballs
·1 lb. frozen fully cooked meatballs
·10-oz. can cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic
·3/4 cup milk
·3 cloves garlic, minced
·1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese or Colby
·3 cups cooked rice
·1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake frozen precooked meatballs according to package directions. Combine cooked meatballs with soup, milk, garlic, Swiss cheese, and cooked rice in 3 quart baking dish and mix gently. Sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese. Bake casserole at 325 degrees F for 25-35 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and lightly browned on top. Serves 8
Potato Meatball Casserole
1 box macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 small container sour cream
1 cup milk
Meatballs - Thawed
½ tsp oregano
Cook just the macaroni by package directions; drain. Combine cheese mix from package dinner, sour cream, and oregano, beat in milk. Stir in cooked macaroni. Put into ungreased baking dish top with meatballs and bake uncovered in 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 6 servings. Linda Larsen
Meatball Hash Brown Casserole
·1 (24 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
·1 (8 ounce) container sour cream with chives
·1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
·1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
·24 frozen precooked meatballs
·1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large 13x9" glass baking dish, combine potatoes, sour cream, soup, and 1-1/2 cups cheese; mix until combined and well blended. Top with frozen meatballs. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover casserole and bake for 25-35 minutes longer until casserole is bubbly and meatballs are crisp on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes longer, until cheese is melted. Serves 8
Crockpot Meatball Pasta
·1 onion, chopped
·10 oz. can ready to serve beef broth
·1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
·1 lb. frozen fully cooked meatballs
·14 oz. can Italian flavor diced tomatoes, undrained
·4 plum tomatoes, chopped
·1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
In 3-4 quart Crockpot, combine all ingredients except for cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours until meatballs are hot and orzo is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Serves 6
Italian Meatball Casserole
·18 oz. pkg. frozen meatballs, thawed
·16 oz. pkg. frozen peppers and onions stir fry mixture, thawed
·2 cups chunky pasta sauce
·1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
·1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine meatballs, pepper and onion mixture and pasta sauce in 2 quart glass baking dish and stir well to combine. Top with cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and cheese is melted. Serves 6
Microwave Meatballs
·1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
·16 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving 1/2 cup liquid
·1/2 cup water
·2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
·1 green bell pepper, chopped
·1 onion, chopped
·2 Tbsp. cornstarch
·2 Tbsp. sugar
·2 Tbsp. soy sauce
Thaw meatballs according to package directions. In a 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish, combine pineapple liquid, water, vinegar, green pepper and onion. Stir in meatballs and cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes until mixture is hot, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir well with wire whisk to combine. Add to casserole and stir well. Cover again and cook on high for 4-6 minutes or until sauce is clear and thickened. Stir in pineapple, then cook, covered, again on high for 1-2 minutes until hot and bubbly. 6 servings
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
·2 handfuls spaghetti pasta, broken into pieces
·26 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
·20 frozen fully cooked meatballs
·1 cup water
Combine all ingredients in 3-4 quart slow cooker and mix to combine. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 4-7 hours until pasta is tender and meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring once during cooking time. Serves 6
Crock Pot Spaghetti
·1 lb. frozen precooked meatballs
·26 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
·1 onion, chopped
·1-1/2 cups water
·8 oz. spaghetti pasta, broken into 3" pieces
Combine meatballs, pasta sauce, onion, and water in 3-4 quart crackpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir well and add broken spaghetti pasta. Cover and cook 1 hour on HIGH until spaghetti is tender, stirring once during cooking. Serve with Parmesan cheese. 4-6 servings
CROCKPOT MEATBALLS
·2 lbs. frozen cooked meatballs
·10 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic
·1 cup water
·1 pkg. dry turkey gravy mix
·1/2 tsp. dried thyme
·2 bay leaves
Place meatballs in 4-6 quart Crockpot. Add soup, water, dry gravy mix, thyme and bay leaves. Cover Crockpot and cook on low 6 - 8 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. Serves 6
