When it comes to hearty, family-style meals, nothing beats the cozy combination of meat, potatoes, and melted cheese. This Creamy Potato & Meatball Bake brings all of that comfort together in one bubbling dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
With layers of tender potato slices hugging juicy homemade meatballs, all blanketed in a rich, creamy sauce and golden melted cheese, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch, or even as a crowd-pleasing potluck recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
All-in-One Meal: Meat, potatoes, and cheese baked together—no need for extra sides.
Comforting & Filling: Rich, creamy, and cheesy, it’s the definition of cozy comfort food.
Beautiful Presentation: The patterned arrangement of potatoes and meatballs makes this dish look gourmet.
Customizable: Change up the spices, sauce, or cheese to make it your own.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the meatballs:
1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a beef-pork mix)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the potato & sauce layer:
3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk (warm)
½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
For topping:
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella (or a cheese blend)
½ cup grated Parmesan