MEATBALL HASH BROWN BAKE

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For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side dish in one. This casserole proved to be a crowd-pleaser, and many people asked for the recipe. -Joann Fritzler, Belen, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed and patted dry
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup crushed saltines (20-25 crackers)
6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first four ingredients, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir in potatoes. Spread evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine eggs, cracker crumbs, garlic and the remaining pepper and salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., In large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Place over potato mixture, pressing in lightly., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until meatballs are cooked through and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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