Ah, a potato meatball bake—hearty, cheesy, and perfect for a comforting meal! Here’s a simple way to make it:
Potato Meatball Bake
Ingredients:
- 1–1.5 lbs (450–680g) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 12–16 cooked meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Steps:
- Preheat Oven:
- 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and toss with a little butter or olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Bake:
- Spread half of the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Add a layer of meatballs and pour half the marinara sauce over them.
- Add remaining potatoes on top, then the rest of the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire dish.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 20–25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or grated Parmesan.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut skillet version where everything cooks together on the stovetop in about 30 minutes—super quick and still cheesy and delicious.
Do you want me to do that version?
