Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of this Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake, where juicy, savory meatballs meet creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. The dish is topped with a golden, crispy cheese crust that adds a delightful crunch to each bite, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Assembly:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom, then layer the baked meatballs on top.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the meatballs, then top with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat milk in the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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