🥔🧀 French-Inspired Potato, Meatball & Cheese Bake

Crispy potatoes, juicy meatballs, caramelized onions, and melty cheese come together in this comforting oven-baked dish that’s perfect for family dinners! 🇫🇷✨

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Peel the potatoes, boil them for 10–12 minutes until just tender, then let cool slightly and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
3. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into small meatballs.
4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for 5–6 minutes, then remove.
5. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden.
6. Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish. Top with the onions and meatballs, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella.
7. Add the remaining potato slices and finish with the rest of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

💡 Tips

• Add sliced mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
• Swap beef for chicken or turkey meatballs if preferred.
• Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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