Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake. This heartwarming dish features tender, juicy meatballs nestled atop a fluffy layer of creamy mashed potatoes, all smothered in rich tomato sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe combines ease of preparation with delightful flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups fresh mashed potatoes (about 2 lbs potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk; season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half the mashed potatoes, followed by baked meatballs and tomato sauce. Top with remaining mashed potatoes and sprinkle cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg