Meatballs with Potatoes and Cheese
Meatballs with Potatoes and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. This delightful dish features juicy ground beef meatballs infused with gooey cheese and paired with fluffy potatoes, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Ready in no time, these savory bites are sure to impress everyone, leaving them asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium-sized Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 cups tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender (about 10-12 minutes), then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked potatoes, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil until just combined.
- Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Transfer meatballs to a pot of warm tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg