Delicious Mac n Cheese Recipes to Make at Home

02.17.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Macaroni and cheese is one of the best comfort foods in the world. It’s so easy to customize and experiment with flavors until you find the perfect one for you. These delicious mac n cheese recipes to make at home are bound to surprise and delight your taste buds this week.

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I love pasta. Period. Mac-n-cheese is no exception. It’s always fun to try out the many different flavor combinations at restaurants. They inspire me to be braver and bolder with my own flavor combinations.

Luckily, you don’t have to leave the comfort of home to enjoy decadent, creamy side dishes. These delicious mac n cheese recipes are everything you could want and more to enjoy around the dinner table.

Irish Lobster Mac and Cheese Pie (All That’s Jas)

Oh my gosh, lobster in mac and cheese? So much yes! There’s no way you’ll regret making this for dinner.

$Tex Mex Macaroni Casserole in small dish$

Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe (Mommy Evolution)

How about adding some of your other face flavors to the dish with this delicious Tex Mex version? It’s a super easy dish that your family will ask for over and over again.

Hatfield Chorizo Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites (Looney for Food)

You can also make your favorite comfort food bite sized. The addition of chorizo in these poppable bites is perfect for an appetizer or a side dish at dinner.

Mac and Cheese Bites (The Kittchen)

If chorizo’s not your thing, try this awesome recipe instead! You can’t go wrong either way (especially for parties).

Easy BBQ Mac and Cheese Recipe (Home Cooking Memories)

A southern twist on a classic dish, this BBQ mac and cheese is perfect for using up leftovers. No more food waste. Yay!

Broccoli Ham Macaroni and Cheese Casserole (Made in a Day)

Turn your macaroni and cheese into a full-blown meal with the addition of ham and broccoli. This is the perfect, easy casserole to get dinner on the table quickly and easily.

Bacon and Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese (My Pinterventures)

Talk about taking your mac and cheese to the next level, this amazing recipe skips the cheddar cheese and subs in smoked Gouda. As if that’s not enough, it also includes yummy, salty bacon.

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe (Intelligent Domestications)

Need to feed a crowd easily? Pull out your trusty Crock Pot and whip up this delicious macaroni and cheese recipe!

Homemade Mac-n-Cheese (Inside the Fox Den)

Maybe you are craving some mac-n-cheese only to find that there isn’t any in the pantry? Don’t miss out. Instead, make your own homemade version with this yummy recipe.

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole (Domestically Creative)

If you’re living the Keto life and miss your comforting macaroni and cheese, here’s a recipe just for you. Get your comfort food fix without blowing your diet with this cheesy cauliflower casserole!

Which of these delicious mac-n-cheese recipes will you try first? Make a fun date night or family night of it and make them all. Taste all of them and talk about which ones are your favorite. Hello family dinner fun!

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Easy Homemade Meatballs You Can Freeze for Later

02.08.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Get ready to say good-bye to store bought meatballs forever. These easy homemade meatballs are crazy easy to make and are easily frozen for later meals. Simply make, freeze, and use them as needed for meals and parties.

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My kiddos are always asking for meatballs with spaghetti but I refuse to buy those pre-made ones at the store. When you’re working on a tight grocery budget, spending $7+ on 1 bag of frozen meatballs is insane. Instead, when there is a great deal on ground beef we buy it and make large batches of our own. Add them to this homemade spaghetti sauce for a frugal and delicious weeknight meal.

These babies are so super simple to make (only 3 ingredients!) and the kiddos absolutely love them. They are easy to turn into meatball subs, party appetizers, or any other delicious meal that calls for meatballs. You can totally freeze them for up to 30 days in a freezer bag too, so no worries about them going bad before you use them.

Easy Homemade Meatballs Ingredients

2 lbs. Ground Beef
1 Box Instant Stuffing
1 Egg

Step 1

First, place your ground beef into a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add in the entire box of instant stuffing and your egg.

Step 3

Next, mix all of your ingredients until they are well combined.

Step 4

After your ingredients are mixed together, form it into 1 inch balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Once you have made all of your balls, place in the freezer for 1 hour.

Step 6

Next, pull your meatballs out of the freezer and place in a large gallon freezer bag.

Step 7

Label your bag with the date of freezing and place back in the freezer.

Pull out your meatballs and use just as you would the freezer kind at the store.

Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs on Stove Top

To prepare your meatballs on the stove top, add your desired amount of frozen meatballs to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes. Stir your meatballs occasionally during cooking to brown all of the sides.

Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs in the Oven

To prepare your meatballs in the over, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your desired amount of meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

We love to enjoy these easy homemade meatballs with spaghetti for easy weeknight dinners. They are also delicious cooked in barbecue sauce and served with mashed potatoes. The possibilities are pretty much endless. Add these to your family’s favorite meatball dishes any (or every) night of the week!

Homemade Meatballs You Can Freeze for Later

Name: Homemade Meatballs You Can Freeze for Later
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs. Ground Beef; 1 Box Instant Stuffing; 1 Egg

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs. Ground Beef
1 Box Instant Stuffing
1 Egg

Instructions

First, place your ground beef into a mixing bowl.
Add in the entire box of instant stuffing and your egg.
Next, mix all of your ingredients until they are well combined.
After your ingredients are mixed together, form it into 1 inch balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Once you have made all of your balls, place in the freezer for 1 hour.
Next, pull your meatballs out of the freezer and place in a large gallon freezer bag.
Label your bag with the date of freezing and place back in the freezer.

Notes

Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs on Stove Top: To prepare your meatballs on the stove top, add your desired amount of frozen meatballs to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes. Stir your meatballs occasionally during cooking to brown all of the sides.

Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs in the Oven: To prepare your meatballs in the over, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your desired amount of meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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How to Make Spaghetti Sauce at Home

01.04.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Do you think that making your own pantry staples is difficult? If so, think again. Below you’ll learn how to make spaghetti sauce at home quickly and easily. Italian night never tasted so good!

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Spaghetti is a staple in this house. It’s one of the few dinners that everyone can agree on which is a rarity with 3 kids. I also love that I can totally sneak vegetables in it (as long as they are pureed).

This delicious spaghetti sauce recipe is my go-to to save money and appease the little ones. If there are any leftovers, it also makes a great pizza sauce. (We must like light sauce on our noodles because there is always leftovers.) That’s great for busy moms like us, though, because it means 2 dinners from one.

Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients

1 Medium Onion, diced
3-4 Cloves of Garlic, minced
28 oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes
2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
6 oz. Tomato Paste
1/4 tsp Salt
1/ tsp Pepper

Step 1

First, prep your onion and garlic. Place in containers or on plates after you are done.

Step 2

Next, add a small amount of olive oil to the bottom of a pot over medium heat and add your onions in.

Step 3

Continue cooking over medium heat until your onions are translucent.

Step 4

Once your onions are translucent, add in your garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Next, add in your crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning and stir to combine.

Step 6

Turn heat up to medium-high until your sauce starts to bubble.

Step 7

Then add in your tomato paste, salt, and pepper, stirring well.

Step 8

Simmer your sauce for another 10 minutes and serve over pasta or zoodles.

Storing:

You can store leftover sauce in the fridge for 4-5 days or your can freeze the leftovers for up to a month (especially if you have a Food Saver). Speaking of, this is a great recipe to double for freezing. Simply freeze half of it for another easy dinner night later in the month. Score!

This recipes teaches you how to make spaghetti sauce at home easily! It’s the perfect way to stock your freezer and make a hot meal for your family on a budget. This recipe is really heavy on the garlic so if your family aren’t big fans, you can cut back. Also, fresh garlic always tastes best but your can also use minced garlic from a jar. It may not be as strong, if that’s important to you. Next month I’ll show you how we easily make freezer garlic bread too. It pairs perfectly with this delicious dinner!

Spaghetti Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes