Best Midwest Meatball Casserole Recipes

MIDWEST MEATBALL CASSEROLE

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I've relied on this recipe many times as a soothing finish to a hectic day...and since I usually have all the ingredients on hand, there's no last-minute rush to the store, either. -Judy Larson, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 slices process American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, egg, bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan and bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine remaining tomato sauce with vegetables and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until heated through; stir in meatballs and set aside. , Place potatoes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with butter and bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven; top with meatball mixture. Arrange cheese strips in a lattice pattern on top. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MIDWEST MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Midwest Meatball Casserole image

I've relied on this recipe many times as a soothing finish to a hectic day...and since I usually have all the ingredients on hand, there's no last-minute rush to the store, either. -Judy Larson, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 slices process American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, egg, bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan and bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine remaining tomato sauce with vegetables and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until heated through; stir in meatballs and set aside., Place potatoes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with butter and bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven; top with meatball mixture. Arrange cheese strips in a lattice pattern on top. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.