Smothered Meatballs with Mac & Cheese – Hey y’all! I made smothered meatballs, creamy mac and cheese, and some extra goodness on the side — and when I say it was smack, I mean smack 😮💨. Let’s get into this soulful comfort food combo that’ll have everybody at the table going back for seconds.
😋 Smothered Meatballs with Mac & Cheese
🛒 Ingredients
For the Smothered Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- Tony’s seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- All-purpose seasoning
- Seasoned pepper
- Cooking oil
- Flour (for the roux)
- Beef broth + water
- Lipton onion soup mix
- Browning seasoning
- 1 packet mushroom gravy mix
For the Mac & Cheese (Teeny’s inspired, with a twist):
- Elbow macaroni
- Heavy whipping cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Seasonings of your choice (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- Optional: eggs if you’re baking it
🍴 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 The Smothered Meatballs
Season the Meat: In a large bowl, mix ground beef with Tony’s, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, onion powder, seasoned pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and an egg. Don’t forget those chopped bell peppers (almost did 😅).
Roll & Cook: Form evenly sized meatballs and cook in a little oil until almost done — don’t overcook, they’ll finish in the gravy.
Make That Gravy: In the same pan, sprinkle in some flour and stir until golden. Add in more peppers, beef broth + a bit of water, Lipton onion soup mix, the same seasonings as the meat, a dash of browning, and a packet of mushroom gravy mix.
Simmer the Love: Stir it up, bring to a simmer, and gently place the meatballs back in. Let everything bubble and thicken until the flavors meld. No exact time — just go by vibe and taste 👌.
🧀 The Mac & Cheese (Unfiltered Review Version)
Boil Pasta: Cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain.
Cheese Sauce: Mix heavy whipping cream, lots of freshly grated cheese (trust me, it hits different), cream cheese, butter, and seasonings. Melt together until creamy.
Combine & Bake: Mix sauce with pasta and bake if you like that crispy top layer.
🔥 Real talk? I tried to copy Teeny’s recipe, but I kinda did my own thing halfway through. It was still good, cheesy AF, and full of flavor — but next time, I’m going back to the simple route. 😂
🧂 That Final Plate Tho…
Y’all, this plate was giving. Cheesy mac, juicy smothered meatballs soaking in homemade gravy, and whatever else you throw on the side (greens, cornbread, a little rice?) — you can’t miss with this.
