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Cheesy Meatballs and Vegetables

Cheesy Meatballs and Vegetables

Hungry appetites to satisfy? Frozen meatballs, veggies and rice are all that's needed to create a delicious dinner in minutes.

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(19 Ratings)

19 Ratings

5 spoons 32%

4 spoons 53%

3 spoons 11%

2 spoons 5%

1 spoons 0%

Member Reviews (8)
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  • PREP TIME

    25 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    25 Min

  • SERVINGS

    6

 

1 1/2
cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3
cups water
1
package (16 oz) frozen cooked meatballs
2/3
cup half-and-half
2
bags (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
  • 1 Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • 2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, place frozen meatballs. Cover; cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring once. Stir in half-and-half, scraping skillet to remove any browned bits of meat.
  • 3 Add frozen vegetables and sauce, placing vegetable sides down. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and meatballs are hot. Serve over rice.

Expert Tips

If the cheese sauce becomes too thick, stir in a couple tablespoons of water or milk.

Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 450
    • (Calories from Fat 140),
  • Total Fat 16g
    • (Saturated Fat 7g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 95mg;
  • Sodium 1350mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 56g
    • (Dietary Fiber 3g,
    • Sugars 5g),
  • Protein 22g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 15.00%;
  • Vitamin C 15.00%;
  • Calcium 15.00%;
  • Iron 20.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 1 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 4;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

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Posted 5/10/2010 5:17:08 PM REPORT ABUSE GreenLisa1964 said:
Rating:
FABULOUS!!! Although I made a few changes for our family... I skipped the rice completely - and I used the Jolly Green Giant Frozen Broc. Cauli. & Carrots in Cheese Sauce... Plus I used a whole bag of Italian Style Meatballs and a bag or two of the veggies!!! Plus more milk/half&half to make it creamier!!! It makes a huge batch...but we love it sooooooooo much that it is gone before you know it!!! Super Yummy!!! =)
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Posted 12/10/2009 11:04:19 AM REPORT ABUSE travelfool said:
Rating:
My son loved this but my husband and I were not fans. However, I may try this again and use less rice or try with noodles. Would have preferred more cheese sauce.
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Posted 11/3/2009 3:20:49 PM REPORT ABUSE Lynn Hansen said:
Rating:
I loved this recipe. It is quick and easy! Very filling. Tastes great! I did add Worcestershire sauce, a bit more half and half.
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