Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Meatballs Recipe

This recipe comes to you thanks to my g-kids, a difference of opinion that quickly escalated into a conflict to rival that in the Middle East, and the Nobel Prize-winning-worthy peace-keeping efforts of yours truly.

It all started out innocently enough.

Me – “Hey guys, what should we make for dinner?”

Simultaneously: Him – “Meatballs!” Her – “Mac and Cheese!”

Followed by (also simultaneously): Him- “NO! Meatballs!” Her – “NO! Mac and Cheese!”

This went on for what seemed like an hour, each time his voice becoming lower and more menacing and her voice becoming higher and more screeching.

Me – “Why don’t we make both?”

Them – “NO!!!” (At least on that they could agree.)

Why this was not a viable option is beyond me but I have long since learned that trying to make sense of things that are innately illogical is a colossal waste of time and energy.

Me – “Well then, let’s figure out how to make a meatball out of Mac and Cheese.”

Them – (blissful) silence.

Followed by: Them (eagerly, enthusiastically) – “OK! Let’s do it!”

Now it was up to ME to figure out how to do it.

I always keep a few boxes of Pastariso Gluten Free Mac and Cheeze in my pantry for two reasons; one is that it is an easy snack the g-kids can make themselves for one of the seventeen-times-a-day they need to eat lest they starve to death and secondly, I once spent four hours making a delightful four cheese gluten free macaroni and cheese dish only to have the kids very politely tell me that they preferred the stuff in the box.

So, armed with a box of Mac and Cheeze, some ground beef and a lot of chutzpa, we went about creating gluten-free Mac and Cheese Meatballs.

They were a big hit and peace reigned all through dinner and even a little beyond. And then came the difference of opinion regarding WHOSE idea this fabulous creation was.

Simultaneously: Him – “Mine!” Her – “Mine!”

At which point I exercised my God-given right as a g-parent.   I sent them back home to their parents!

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Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Meatballs Recipe

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 24 meatballs

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (5 ounce) package Pastariso Mac and Cheeze
• ▢ 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
• ▢ 1 small onion grated
• ▢ 1 small carrot grated
• ▢ 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ Gluten free non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

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  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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  Prepare the Mac and Cheeze according to the package directions, omitting the additional milk and butter. Let cool for 10 minutes.
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  Combine the ground beef with the grated onion and carrot, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Add in the prepared Mac and Cheeze. Using about ¼ cup per meatball, roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 20 minutes or until they are browned. The meatballs will feel soft; they firm up a little as they cool. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Meatballs Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 153mg6%

Potassium 99mg3%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 425IU9%

Vitamin C 0.5mg1%

Calcium 14mg1%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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