Meatball Casserole

[mos]

Meatball Casserole
1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground pork, or 1 lb of whatever ground meat/mixture you choose
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1 cup cooked rice
10-oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked rice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In large bowl, combine beef, pork, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, egg, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, celery leaves, nutmeg, allspice, and 1 cup cooked rice and mix gently. Form into 1″ meatballs and place on a large baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until browned.
Combine 1 cup Swiss cheese with soup, milk, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and 2 cups cooked rice in large bowl.

Add cooked meatballs and mix gently. Pour into 3 quart baking dish. Bake 325 degrees 40-45 minutes, until sauce bubbles around the edges.

To freeze, bake meatballs and cool completely in refrigerator. Combine with remaining ingredients and pour into lined baking dish. Wrap, label, and freeze up to 3 months.

To thaw and reheat, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Stir casserole gently, then bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.

[Givenough]

This sounds great. I might have to try it. Thanks for sharing!

[mos]

It is really good. I make it at least twice a year;-D

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