Description
Cheesy Potato Meatball Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender frozen meatballs baked atop creamy, cheesy hash brown potatoes. This easy one-dish meal combines savory cream of mushroom and chicken soups with cheddar cheese and sour cream for a rich, flavorful casserole perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Potatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen meatballs, thawed
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes
Dairy and Soups
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix in Potatoes and Cheese: Add the thawed hash brown potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the soup mixture. Stir gently to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated with the creamy cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the potato and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the thawed meatballs evenly on top of the potato layer.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to heat through.
- Add Cheese Topping: Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meatballs and potato mixture.
- Bake Uncovered: Return the casserole to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Substitute turkey or plant-based meatballs for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add chopped green onions or bell peppers to the mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure meatballs are fully thawed before baking for even cooking.
- Use gluten-free soups to make this casserole gluten-free if needed.
