Description
Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake is a beloved comfort food dish that combines savory homemade meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes. This casserole-style recipe is perfect for family gatherings, cozy weeknight dinners, or potluck celebrations, offering a hearty meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Bake Meatballs: Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Layer Ingredients: In a greased baking dish, spread half of the mashed potatoes, followed by a layer of marinara sauce and the baked meatballs.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Spread the remaining mashed potatoes over the meatballs and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake & Serve: Bake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives. You can also customize the recipe with different sauces or cheeses to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg