Taste of Home
Meatball Hash Brown Bake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 55 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup sour cream
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1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed and patted dry
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup crushed saltines (20-25 crackers)
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6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 4 ingredients, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir in potatoes. Spread evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, cracker crumbs, garlic and the remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
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3.
In large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Place over potato mixture, pressing in lightly.
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4.
Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until meatballs are cooked through and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 387 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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