Cheesy Bacon Meatball Potato Casserole ((a real crowd pleaser))

There comes a point when it is time for a change — right?? Well, I needed something different for dinner. I did a quick scan of my freezer, fridge and pantry and this is what I created: “Meatball Casserole”.

I normally go down the Italian road ((oh, how I literally went down the Italian road!!)) when using frozen meatballs – but with this recipe, I chose pure-dee comfort.

These are my favorite brands, the meatballs are from Whole Foods and the hash browns  were last spotted at Crest.

Spread the frozen hash browns out in a buttered casserole ((evenly)).

Top with the frozen meatballs.

Then assemble the cream cheese cheesy sauce. Start by heating the chicken broth, cream cheese and canned milk.

Whisk until combined and smooth.

Add shredded cheeses and stir to combine.

Pour the cheese sauce over the meatballs and potatoes.

Sprinkle chopped, cooked bacon, remaining cheeses and some fresh chopped chives.

Cover with foil and place in a preheated, 400° oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the center is bubbly and the cheeses are melted.

Remove foil and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.

It was so good — and so simple. I hope your family will enjoy this as much as mine did!

Cheesy Bacon Meatball Potato Casserole

2015-05-13 02:05:57

Serves 10

A hearty casserole, potatoes, meatballs, bacon and lots of cheese! Comfort food at it's finest - but so easy to assemble!

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

1 hr

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

1 hr

429 calories

11 g

107 g

33 g

22 g

19 g

194 g

700 g

5 g

0 g

11 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

194g

Servings

10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

Calories from Fat 294

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33g

51%

Saturated Fat 19g

94%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 107mg

36%

Sodium 700mg

29%

Total Carbohydrates 11g

4%

Dietary Fiber 0g

2%

Sugars 5g

Protein 22g

Vitamin A

19%

Vitamin C

6%

Calcium

46%

Iron

7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 1 bag frozen hash browns
2. 1 bag frozen meatballs ((the brand I use has about 22 meatballs))
3. 12 oz cream cheese ((one and a half blocks, light is fine))
4. 1 10-1/2 oz can chicken broth
5. 1 11 oz can evaporated milk ((skim is fine))
6. 2 c hand shredded sharp cheddar ((reserve 1/2 c for topping))
7. 2 c hand shredded Monterey jack ((reserve 1/2 c for topping))
8. salt & pepper to taste
9. 10 strips precooked bacon
10. 2 T fresh chopped chives

Instructions

1. Spread the frozen hash browns out in a buttered casserole ((evenly)). Top with the frozen meatballs.
2. Then assemble the cream cheese cheesy sauce. Start by heating the chicken broth, cream cheese and canned milk. Whisk until combined and smooth. Add shredded cheeses and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour the cheese sauce over the meatballs and potatoes. Sprinkle chopped, cooked bacon, remaining cheeses & fresh chopped chives.
4. Cover with foil and place in a preheated, 400° oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the center in bubbly and the cheeses are melted. Remove foil and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Serves 8 to 10

By Emily Schuermann

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calories

429

fat

33g

protein

22g

carbs

11g

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