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**Baked Potato and Meatball Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food**
### Why You’ll Love This Baked Potato and Meatball Casserole:
– **Simple Ingredients**: You don’t need to be a seasoned chef to make this dish. With basic ingredients like potatoes, ground meat, and cheese, this casserole is both accessible and satisfying.
– **Hearty and Filling**: The combination of tender meatballs and crispy potatoes makes this casserole a hearty meal that will leave you feeling full and content. It’s the perfect balance of protein and carbs.
– **Family-Friendly**: Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or a crowd, this casserole is sure to please everyone. The layers of cheese and meatballs make it a fun and flavorful dish that even kids will love.
– **Customizable**: You can easily swap out the meatballs for another protein, like ground turkey or chicken, or even go vegetarian with veggie-based meatballs. Plus, you can add in your favorite veggies for added flavor and nutrition.
– **4 large russet potatoes**, peeled and sliced thinly
– **1 lb ground beef** (or ground turkey for a lighter version)
– **1/4 cup breadcrumbs**
– **1 egg**
– **1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese**
– **1 teaspoon garlic powder**
– **1 teaspoon dried oregano**
– **1 teaspoon onion powder**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper**, to taste
– **2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese**
– **1 cup marinara sauce** (or homemade tomato sauce)
– **2 tablespoons olive oil**
– **Fresh parsley**, chopped (for garnish)