Potato Meatball Bake is a hearty comfort dish made with tender potatoes, juicy meatballs, and a cheesy, savory sauce baked together in one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or prepared meatballs)
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Meatballs
- If using ground beef, mix with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form into small meatballs.
2. Prepare the Potatoes
- Slice potatoes thinly so they cook evenly.
3. Make the Sauce
- In a bowl mix cream soup and milk until smooth.
4. Assemble the Bake
- Grease a baking dish.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
- Add half the onion.
- Place the meatballs on top.
- Add remaining potatoes and onions.
- Pour the sauce evenly over everything.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Green beans
- Salad
- Steamed vegetables
- Garlic bread
✅ Tip: Add sliced carrots or mushrooms to the layers for extra flavor.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- A 4-ingredient lazy potato meatball casserole
- Slow cooker potato meatball bake
- Cheesy Italian meatball potato bake. 🥔🍝
