Cheesy Meatball Casserole
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Cheesy Meatball Casserole
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🧀🎉👏🏻 An EASY comfort food casserole that's made for meat and cheese lovers! Loaded with juicy baked meatballs and topped with both mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a true family FAVORITE casserole! No noodles, no problem. My homemade meatballs are incredible but you can use frozen meatballs to save time on busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table in 45 minutes! If you want to use store bought frozen meatballs, you can. Please see the FAQs in the blog post for my recommendations.If you want to make this casserole in advance, you can. Please see the Make-Ahead suggestions box in the blog post for my recommendations.
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Ingredients
- meatballs
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef I use about 90-93% lean
- 1 small yellow or white onion finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional and if a bit of heat is desired
- Casserole
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded or grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Meatballs - Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup and spray with cooking spray, or spray the baking sheet.
- To a large bowl, add all the ingredients, and using clean hands or a wooden spoon, gently mix together all the ingredients. Tip - Do not overmix or overwork the meat mixture because the finished meatballs will be tougher.
- Using a 1 to 2 tablespoon scoop (often labeled as 'medium' size), form approximately 32 meatballs.
- Evenly space them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until done. Baking Tips - Being that the meatballs are fairly small, they likely won't take more than 15 minutes to bake through, but all ovens vary, and if your meatballs are slightly larger, they may take up to 20 minutes to bake. Bake until done, whatever that means in your oven and situation.
- Casserole - Spray a 2.5 to 3-quart casserole or baking dish (or 9x13-inch pan) with cooking spray and place the cooked meatballs into the dish. Make-Ahead Tip - If you're making this in advance, this is the most logical place to stop, cover well, and refrigerate for up to 48 hours before continuing on with the rest of the recipe and baking it off fully.
- Evenly drizzle the marinara sauce over the top.
- Evenly sprinkle both the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is as lightly golden browned as desired.
- Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Storage - Leftover casserole will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers for about 30 seconds in the microwave, or as desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1523mg
(63%)
Potassium
882mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
847IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
442mg
(44%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1523mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 882mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 847IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 442mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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