1-First Steps: Prepping the Ingredients Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (392°F) and slicing the potatoes. First, peel and boil the potatoes until they’re tender, which takes about 15 minutes, as this sets the base for your bake. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with onion, egg, breadcrumbs, herbs, and seasonings to form the meatballs.

2-Step: Shape the mixture into even balls and brown them in a skillet with oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Once done, drain and mash the potatoes with cheese for a creamy layer. Now, arrange the meatballs in your baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes plus extra cheese if you like.

3-Baking and Finishing Touches: Bake everything in the oven for 15-20 minutes until it’s bubbly and golden. As one FAQ notes, the best way to bake meatballs is to preheat to 350°F (175°C) and cook them on a lined sheet for 12-15 minutes first. For assembling, layer potatoes at the bottom, add meatballs, pour in tomato sauce and cream sauce, then top with mozzarella and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes.

4-Method: This method ensures everything cooks evenly and tastes great. Remember, if you’re short on time, you can use frozen meatballs, though homemade ones offer the best flavor, as shared in another helpful tip. The cream sauce comes together by melting butter, whisking in flour, adding milk, and seasoning, which binds the dish nicely.