Hearty Cheese-Stuffed Meatball Casserole: So Many Surprises In Store<br />Bookmark Recipe: https://www.scrumdiddlyumptious.com/meatball-casserole<br /><br />Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe for a first-hand look at all our best recipes and cooking hacks! You can find this recipe and the full instructions on our website or below ↓↓.<br /><br />******************************************************<br /><br />As unspectacular as "meatball casserole" may sound, don't pass it up! While our version is equally traditional, it is also full of surprises. From the delicious gooey filling inside the mini-meatballs to the scrumptious homemade garlic bread lining the casserole dish — it's all tasty, tasty, tasty!<br /><br />You'll Need:<br /><br />For the meatballs:<br /><br />- 16 oz ground meat<br />- 3 oz coarse bread crumbs<br />- ½ tsp oregano<br />- 2 tbsp diced onions<br />- 1 egg<br />- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped<br />- salt & pepper<br />- 1 mozzarella ball (approximately 4½ oz)<br />- oil for frying<br /><br />For the casserole:<br /><br />- 17 fl oz tomato sauce<br />- 3 tbsp softened butter<br />- ½ tsp salt <br />- ½ tsp parsley<br />- 1 tsp garlic, chopped<br />- 6 baguette slices<br />- 3½ oz shredded cheese<br /><br />Here's How:<br /><br />1. To make the meatballs, combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, oregano, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix the ingredients together thoroughly with your hands.<br /><br />2. Take a portion of the ground meat mixture and form a round, flat "plate" out of it. Place a piece of mozzarella in the middle, wrap the meat around it, and shape into a ball. Repeat this until you have 12 small, stuffed meatballs in front of you.<br /><br />3. Fry the meatballs on all sides in plenty of oil and once they have browned, add the tomato sauce. Let the dish simmer for five minutes and then pour into a casserole dish.<br /><br />4. In a separate bowl, add the salt, parsley, and garlic to the softened butter and mix well. Brush the finished spread on the baguette slices.<br /><br />5. Line the inner edges of the casserole dish with the baguette slices so that they partially sink into the sauce. The buttered side of each slice should face inwards.<br /><br />6. And for the real "cherry on top," so to speak, sprinkle the shredded cheese of your choice over the stuffed meatballs and bake at 340°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.<br /><br />With its mixture of down-to-earth, classic, and creative elements, this casserole is a true "recipe for success"! Give it a try — you will be amazed!
