Delve into the world of French cuisine with our mouth-watering recipe for a Delicious French Treat. This delightful casserole combines the richness of béchamel sauce, the heartiness of meatballs, and the comfort of potatoes, creating a cheesy masterpiece that your family will adore. Let’s embark on this culinary adventure together!

Main Dish Ingredients:

Béchamel Sauce Ingredients:

Instructions:

Making the Béchamel Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
2. Add flour, stirring until smooth and golden (6-7 minutes).
3. In a separate pan, heat milk almost to a boil.
4. Gradually add hot milk to the butter, whisking until smooth.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, cooking for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Season with salt and nutmeg.

Preparing the Meat Mixture:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix ingredients until evenly combined.

Assembling the Casserole:

1. Peel and boil three potatoes until semi-soft (around 7 minutes).
2. Slice the potatoes and arrange them at the bottom and around the sides of a round glass baking dish.
3. Form meatballs and place them on the potato slices.
4. Use remaining potato slices as walls between meatballs.
5. Pour béchamel sauce into each “compartment” until relatively full.
6. Top the dish with a thin layer of shredded mozzarella.

Baking:

1. Place the dish in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
2. Once done, savor the cheesy and creamy French casserole-style dish!