Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring savory meatballs baked with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meatballs and sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
- For extra flavor, add herbs or spices to the mashed potatoes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Meatball, Mashed Potato, Bake, Comfort Food, Family Meal