Description
A comforting and hearty Cheesy Meatballs and Rice Casserole made with homemade beef meatballs, tender rice, and a cheesy, creamy sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or make-ahead meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley. Mix well and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs until they are seared on all sides. They do not need to be fully cooked through. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Place the browned meatballs over the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them until ready to use.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
