Enchilada Meatball Casserole 🍲

✨ Introduction

This hearty casserole combines juicy meatballs 🧆 with a cheesy enchilada custard 🧀, baked to golden perfection 🍲. Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, it’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. 🔥

🧂 Ingredients

• 🍖 1 lb ground beef
• 🧅 ½ onion, finely chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🧂 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper
• 🥄 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 🧀 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 🥚 3 large eggs
• 🥛 ½ cup heavy cream
• 🌶️ ¼ cup diced green chilies
• 🍅 ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 🌿 Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 🍳 Mix beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and brown in a skillet. Drain fat.
3. 🥄 Arrange meatballs in a casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over them.
4. 🥚 In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, chilies, and bell pepper. Stir in cheddar cheese.
5. 📦 Pour egg mixture over meatballs to cover evenly.
6. 🍲 Bake for 25–30 minutes until custard is set and top is golden. Garnish with cilantro.

🔄 Methods

• Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
• Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
• Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
• Make it spicy with jalapeños or hot sauce.

📚 History

This dish fuses Mexican-inspired enchilada flavors 🇲🇽 with the comfort of a baked casserole 🇺🇸, creating a family-friendly meal that’s both hearty and flavorful.

💪 Benefits

• 🍖 High protein from meatballs
• 🧀 Calcium from cheese
• 🌶️ Vitamins from peppers and chilies
• 🥚 Nutrients from eggs

🎨 Formation

Serve hot with a side of rice 🍚, tortillas 🌮, or a fresh salad 🥗. Garnish with cilantro 🌿 or avocado slices 🥑.

✅ Conclusion

Enchilada Meatball Casserole is a bold, cheesy, and comforting dish that brings together the best of two worlds—perfect for sharing. 🍽️

❤️ Lovers

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Families
• 🧆 Meatball fans
• 🧀 Cheese lovers
• 🌶️ Spicy food enthusiasts
• 🍲 Comfort food seekers