Meatball Hashbrown Bake

Makes 8 servings

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 6 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons salt divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper divided
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can cream of chicken soup undiluted
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes thawed

1. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Stir in the cracker crumbs, garlic, 1 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1″ balls.

2. In a covered skillet over low heat, cook meatballs in a small amount of water until browned; drain. In a bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, cheese, onion, and remaining salt and pepper. With paper towels, pat hash browns dry. Stir into the soup mixture.

3. Transfer to a greased 13″ x 9″ x 2″ baking dish. Arrange meatballs over top, pressing lightly into mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and potatoes are tender.