Description
French Baked Potato Meatball Casserole is a comforting dish that marries creamy, cheesy baked potatoes with savory meatballs. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole offers an explosion of flavors and textures that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. With its golden crust and rich aroma, it invites everyone to the table for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground meat with garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Bake meatballs on a tray for about 20 minutes until browned.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown.
- Whisk together heavy cream, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer half the potato slices at the bottom. Add meatballs on top followed by half the creamy sauce mixture; repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg