Description
Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake is a cozy and hearty casserole that layers creamy mashed potatoes with juicy meatballs and a rich tomato or gravy-based sauce, then bakes to golden perfection. It’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared ahead)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce or brown gravy (depending on preference)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 12–16 meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- In a baking dish, spread the mashed potatoes evenly as the bottom layer.
- Top with the baked meatballs, then pour marinara sauce or gravy evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use store-bought mashed potatoes and meatballs for a quicker version.
- Try swapping beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter dish.
- For extra texture, broil the top for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: meatball casserole, mashed potato bake, comfort food, cheesy meatball dish, family dinner