Dinner for 10

Mini Meatball Mac and Cheese

Name: Mini Meatball Mac and Cheese
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 eggs; 2 small garlic cloves; 1/4 cup parsley; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb small pasta; 6 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk; 4 cups medium cheddar cheese; 2 cups fontina cheese; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; minced parsley (optional)

Small beef and pork meatballs bake before joining pasta in a creamy cheddar and fontina sauce.

Typical price

$8.31for 4 servings

$2.08 per serving$8.31 for 4

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Photo: foodiecrush.com

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
10servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$2.75Typical price
Ground pork$4.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$2.25Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	2	$1.50Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	34 oz	$1.36Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.80Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$20.78

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperFlour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
2 small garlic cloves
1/4 cup parsley
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb small pasta
6 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
4 cups medium cheddar cheese
2 cups fontina cheese
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
minced parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking pan with the meatballs.
Mix the beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and bake for 15 minutes until they reach 160°F.
Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk, simmer until thick, stir in the cheeses, then fold in the pasta and meatballs.

Swaps

Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices