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You’re looking for a quick and delicious meal that everyone will love, and cheese meatballs with potatoes certainly fit the bill! This is a fantastic comfort food combination that’s hearty, flavorful, and relatively simple to put together, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner here in Ternopil.
Here’s a recipe that combines homemade (or store-bought) meatballs with a cheesy potato base, making for a delicious and satisfying dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Quick Cheesy Meatball & Potato Bake: A Crowd-Pleaser! 🧀🥔🥩
This dish brings together savory meatballs, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, all baked to perfection in one dish. It’s comforting, satisfying, and easy to love!
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs (Homemade or use about 20-25 pre-made, thawed meatballs):
500g (1 lb) ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
½ small onion, finely minced or grated
1 large egg
½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Potato & Cheese Base:
600g (about 4-5 medium) potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups (200g) shredded cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, or a blend of your favorite melting cheeses)
For the Creamy Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 ml) milk (any fat percentage)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but lovely with cheese sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste
Utensils:
9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish
Large mixing bowl
Large pot for boiling potatoes
Small saucepan for sauce
Whisk
Instructions:
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