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Cheesy Comfort: 5 Irresistible Recipes to Savor

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Description

This Cheesy Meatball Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potatoes, juicy seasoned meatballs, and a rich, melty cheese topping. Baked to golden perfection, this hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for family dinners, cozy nights, or whenever you crave something warm, filling, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 600 g potatoes (about 5 medium, peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 500 g ground beef (or beef + turkey mix)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (60 g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (480 ml)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (extra for golden top)
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
  2. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Prepare Meatballs
  5. In a bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika.
  6. Mix until just combined.
  7. Shape into small meatballs (about 2–3 cm).
  8. Slice Potatoes
  9. Cut potatoes into thin slices (about 3 mm) so they cook evenly.
  10. Make Cheese Sauce
  11. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  12. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  13. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly.
  14. Cook until slightly thickened.
  15. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  16. Assemble the Bake
  17. Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish.
  18. Place meatballs evenly on top.
  19. Add remaining potato slices.
  20. Pour cheese sauce evenly over everything.
  21. Bake
  22. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes.
  23. Remove foil, sprinkle extra cheese on top.
  24. Bake 15–20 minutes more until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
  25. Rest & Serve
  26. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
  27. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use your favorite cheese for the topping.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Cheesy Meatball Potato Bake, Comfort Food, Baked Dish

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