Potato Patch Meatball Casserole

Potato Patch Meatball Casserole

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:
Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
Oil, for browning

Cheese Sauce:
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 pound processed cheese, cubed

Casserole:
4 cups sliced potatoes
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed

Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix the meatball ingredients lightly, shape into 10 meatballs and brown in oil.
3. Make a white sauce with the margarine, flour, milk and seasonings. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
4. Combine the potatoes and peas and carrots in a 12x8-inch baking dish. Arrange the meatballs around the edge and cover with the cheese sauce.
5. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour, then uncover and bake 30 minutes more.