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Meatballs with Potatoes and Cheese

This hearty casserole brings together juicy, seasoned meatballs, tender thinly sliced potatoes, and a golden, bubbly cheese topping for a complete comfort meal. Perfect for family dinners and even better as leftovers, it combines simple ingredients into one impressive, all-in-one dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
For the Dish
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mandoline slicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the meatballs, in a large bowl combine the ground beef, finely grated small onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano (or Italian seasoning). Mix gently with your hands until just combined and form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  3. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Toss the slices with olive oil, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
  4. Grease your baking dish. Arrange half of the seasoned potato slices on the bottom, then place the meatballs evenly over the potatoes. Layer the remaining potato slices on top.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the top layer of potatoes.
  6. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, the meatballs are cooked through, and the cheese has formed a golden, bubbly crust.
  7. Allow the dish to rest for about 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

This casserole is a complete meal combining protein, carbs, and dairy in one dish, making it a hearty comfort food perfect for busy evenings. You can experiment by substituting ground beef with turkey or even a plant-based alternative, and switch up the cheese depending on what you have on hand. Thin slicing the potatoes is key for even cooking, so a mandoline slicer can be very helpful. The dish also tastes even better the next day when the flavors have melded together.