Johnsonville Easy Mac & Cheese with Meatballs

Mac & Cheese is the epitome of great tasting, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. This Johnsonville creation takes this humble meal and gives it extra hunger-crushing power with the addition of those fantastic Johnsonville Meatballs. Sure, it’s basically adding meatballs to an already popular dish, but trust us—this simple innovation is all that’s needed to send taste buds soaring!

Cook Time: 30 mins

Prep Time: 20 mins

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (24 ounces) frozen JOHNSONVILLE Classic Italian Style Meatballs, Three-Cheese Italian Style Meatballs or Homestyle Meatballs, thawed

• 3 packages (7 ¼ ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix (or 9 cups prepared macaroni and cheese)

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoon butter

• ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs

Recipe by Johnsonville

PREPARATIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F.

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions.

• In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the macaroni and cheese. Top with meatballs and Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining macaroni and cheese.

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in breadcrumbs. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until crumbly. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.

• Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through and lightly browned.