Meatball Casserole

Name: Meatball Casserole
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, divided; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 3 oz. American cheese slices, cut in 1/2-inch strips; 1 egg; 1/4 c. chopped onions; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables; 1 Tbsp. butter, melted

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, divided
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 oz. American cheese slices, cut in 1/2-inch strips
1 egg
1/4 c. chopped onions
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons tomato sauce with beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion and salt.
2

Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a jelly roll pan and bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
3

Meanwhile, in a skillet, combine remaining tomato sauce with vegetables and seasonings.
4

Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
5

Stir in meatballs and set aside.
6

Place hash browns in greased 11 x 7 x 20-inch baking dish.
7

Brush with butter and bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
8

Remove from oven and top with meatball mixture.
9

Arrange cheese strips in a lattice pattern on top; return to oven for 20 minutes.
10

Yields 6 servings.