My Dad's Meatballs

So my dad is an awesome cook.....I grew up eating some amazingly good food. His mom was French and that might just say it all and I believe I get my passion for cooking from him and her.....I still have cravings for those childhood favorites...."Can I get some Honey with my Dinner Roll".....But getting recipes to paper from my dad isn't always easy....and here is why, he is a natural.....he just knows the right amounts and goes with it....I too have become some what like that, I think all cooks are like that for the most part.....This is probably why I would rather cook then bake......Now why do I bring this all up now....'cause the recipe I am about to post has a few ingredients I have put the measurements as eyeball.....So good luck....These meatballs can be used in any recipe calling for them....we predominately use them in Spaghetti, my all time childhood favorite meal!.....But I have also used them in the Traditional Cocktail Meatball Recipe, you know the one with Jelly and Chile Sauce and they were great....This make a bunch, so I usually will bake them off and freeze them. Then you are all set for when you need them.....

Makes: A Hefty Amount

3 lbs Ground Beef

2 lbs Hot Sausage (Jimmy Dean or similar)

1/3-1/2 C Bread Crumbs

1/3-1/2 C Milk (equal to bread crumbs)

2 Eggs

Minced Onions, eyeball

Red Pepper Flakes, eyeball

Garlic Salt, eyeball

Salt & Pepper, eyeball

Pre-Heat Oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Roll out in to the meatball size of your liking. Bake for 18-20 min.

Poor Man's Mac & Cheese Bake

So my brother actually taught me this recipe while I was in college.....eventhough we LOVE Homemade Macaroni Cheese this recipe has become a pantry staple at our house.....Especially now that we have kids.....its super easy and tastes pretty good too.....Its versatile so feel free to create.....I suppose you could add some cheese on top or mix in a veggie......endless possibilities I tell you....

Serves 4-5

2 Boxes Mac n Cheese, prepared (the way you like, I use 2 T butter & 1/4 C Milk per box)

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 lb Ground Beef

Onion Powder, to taste

Garlic Salt, to taste

Salt & Pepper, to taste

Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare mac n cheese to your liking. Meanwhile season and brown ground beef, with Onion Powder, Garlic Salt and Salt/Pepper. Drain the fat. Combine prepared Mac n Cheese, Cream of Mushroom Soup and Ground Beef. Mix Well. Pour into a casserole dish and bake in oven for 25-30 min, or until hot throughout. Enjoy!