Delicious Meatball Casserole
This meatball casserole is the perfect blend of savory flavors and gooey cheese, making it an irresistible dish for any gathering. Packed with tender meatballs, a rich marinara sauce, and topped with bubbly cheddar, this recipe brings warmth to your table. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, this easy-to-make casserole promises to delight everyone with each comforting bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and brown them in the skillet (8-10 minutes).
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the marinara sauce, add browned meatballs, pour the remaining sauce on top, and sprinkle shredded cheddar.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg