Ingredients
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6 cups water
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1 (7.25 ounce) box macaroni and cheese mix (such as KRAFT® Macaroni & Cheese Dinner)
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1/4 cup milk
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1/4 cup margarine, cut up
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1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1/3 cup chopped onion
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1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 pound pre-cooked chicken meatballs, thawed
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1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/4 cup barbeque sauce, or to taste
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add macaroni and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes; drain. Stir in margarine, milk, and cheese sauce packet. Set aside to cool slightly.
From the Editor
This recipe step follows the package directions for Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese. Another brand may specify different ingredients or times to prepare the mac 'n' cheese. Once completed, simply proceed with the rest of the recipe steps.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
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Stir together prepared mac and cheese, Cheddar cheese, onions, jalapeno, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well combined. Stir in meatballs. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared dish. Top with bread crumbs.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Top with barbeque sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
617 | Calories |
42g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
34g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 617 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat 17g | 84% |
Cholesterol 172mg | 57% |
Sodium 996mg | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 34g | 67% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 545mg | 42% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 597mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.