THESE HOMEMADE CHERRY AND MAPLE BREAKFAST MEATBALLS ARE PERFECT ON THEIR OWN, BUT WHEN ADDED TO A VELVETY HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE WITH FRIED EGGS, IT TAKES BRUNCH GOALS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.Sink into breakfast with this incredibly creamy mac and cheese loaded with cherry maple meatballs and perfectly fried eggs. Yep, I just made your favorite comfort food a breakfast favorite.
Contents
INGREDIENTS
CREAMY STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE
- 6 OZ CAVATAPPI OR ELBOW MACARONI
- 2 TBSP BUTTER
- 2 EGG YOLKS
- 1 MILK
- ½ TSP DRY MUSTARD
- 10 OZ CHEESE SEE NOTE
CHERRY MAPLE MEATBALLS
- 2 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
- SALT
- PEPPER
- BLACK PEPPER BLEND
- 1 TSP GIRL CARNIVORE EGG BLEND
- ¼ TSP SAGE
- ¼ TSP THYME
- 2 TBSP CHERRY PRESERVES
- 2 TBSP MAPLE SYRUP
- 1 LB COUNTRY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
ASSEMBLY:
- EGGS
- PARSLEY
- SALT AND PEPPER
INSTRUCTIONS
COOK THE PASTA:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse the macaroni. Set aside.
MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE:
- Meanwhile, in the now empty pot, over low heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the egg yolks, milk, and mustard to combine.
- Slowly add in the cheese, melting and stirring to combine.
- Once the cheese has been added, return the pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
ROLL THE MEATBALLS:
- Combine the garlic, salt, pepper, egg blend, sage, thyme cherry preserves, and maple syrup in a large bowl with the country sausage.
- Mix with your hands so that everything is evenly combined.
- Roll into tiny 28 meatballs.
COOK THE MEATBALLS:
- In a preaheated skillet, cook the meatballs in batches, rolling to brown on all sides.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, rotating as needed to avoid burning, until the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160F.
BAKE THE BREAKFAST MACARONI AND CHEESE:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine 12 of the meatballs with the macaroni and cheese and spoon into the now empty skillet.
- Arrange 4 divots around the mac and cheese by pressing with the back of a spoon. This allows an area for the eggs to form while baking.
- Carefully crack and egg over each divot, filling each.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese and bake for 25 minutes, until the eggs have set and th breakfast macaroni is bubbling.
SERVE:
- Remove from oven and garnish with additional meatballs and fresh herbs, if desired.
- Serve hot.
