Mac & Cheese Stuffed Meat Balls

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Onion

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Barbecue sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, fresh ground

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 10 cut into small cubes 1.5 oz cheddar
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

• Deli

  • 1 cup Macaroni and cheese, prepared

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Description

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1.5 oz cheddar, cut into 10 small cubes
• 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese, chilled (I used this Quick Stove Top Mac & Cheese Recipe)
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Combine beef, onion, egg, panko bread crumbs, shredded cheese and pepper. Mix just until combined (over mixing will create tough meatballs).
• Divide meat into 10 equal pieces. Squish each piece of meat into a thin circle. Top with 1 slightly heaping tablespoon of macaroni (as much as can fit) and 1 cheddar cube.
• Fold sides up pinching to seal and form into a meatball. Place meatballs on a parchment lined pan and brush with barbecue sauce.
• Bake 24-26 minutes or until the center of each meatball reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.

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