🧆 Cheesy Baked Meatballs with Potatoes (Easy Oven Recipe)
This cheesy baked meatballs with potatoes recipe is a comforting, hearty dish made with juicy seasoned meatballs, tender potato slices, and a rich melted cheese topping. Perfect for family dinners, it’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor!
📝 Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
500 g ground beef
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1 egg
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
For the Base:
3–4 potatoes (peeled and sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
For the Sauce:
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup cooking cream (optional for richness)
1 teaspoon oregano
Topping:
150–200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, and spices. Shape into medium-sized balls.
Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes
Slice the potatoes into thin rounds. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Assemble
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish and arrange the potato slices and meatballs alternately (as shown in the image).
Step 4: Add Sauce
Pour the tomato sauce and cream evenly over the dish.
Step 5: Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Step 6: Add Cheese
Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
