Quick and Easy Meatballs and Cheesy Noodles

Author:: Alyssa

Alyssa loves sharing her family's favorite recipes with the world. She is a wife and a mom who enjoys drinking large amounts of coffee.

Meatballs and cheesy noodles is a tasty and satisfying meal

Nothing says ambition quite like shopping at Gordon Foods and purchasing a big bag of meatballs for a family of three. Thinking I had spaghetti sauce in my cupboard, I was all set up to make a delicious meal. Unfortunately, I was mistaken and left scratching my head trying to figure out what to make. Since I was in the mood for pasta, I thought I would whip up some homemade mac and cheese and pair it with the meatballs. What a tasty combination!

This is an easy dinner dish, reminiscent of Rachael Ray's classic, 30 Minute Meals. In about half an hour, you'll have a delicious meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients

3 cups Amish egg noodles
24 frozen meatballs
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
4-6 slices monterey jack jalapeño pepper cheese, optional, you could swap this ingredient out with your favorite cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Fill a large saucepan with water. Bring it to a boil and add the noodles. Cook noodles until tender.
Drain the water from your noodles. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Do not brown.
Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until smooth and thickened.
Slowly pour the sauce onto your noodles. Stir well.
Add the cheese and stir.
Pour cheesy noodles into a baking pan. Sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese on top if desired.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Place frozen meatballs in a separate baking pan and place them in oven. Cook 25 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spoon generous helpings of cheesy noodles into bowls and top with six meatballs per bowl.