Ingredients

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup grated peeled potato2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons beaten egg1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1/2 pound lean ground beef3/4 cup water2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup canned mushroom stems and pieces, drained4-1/2 teaspoons onion soup mixHot cooked egg noodles, optional

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, potato, onion, egg, garlic powder and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.

Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the water, soup, sour cream, mushrooms, soup mix and remaining pepper; pour over meatballs.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with noodles if desired.