Description
Discover the perfect comfort dinner with this Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake. Tender smoked beef meatballs sit atop creamy buttery mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley. Easy to assemble, this dish delivers rich flavor, hearty texture, and a golden crust that pleases the whole family. Ideal for weeknight meals, it combines classic ingredients into a one‑dish wonder that saves time and reduces cleanup, making it a go‑to recipe for busy households craving great home cooking
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground smoked beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ground smoked beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and onion powder; form into meatballs.
- Spread half of the mashed potatoes in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Place meatballs on top and cover with remaining mashed potatoes; sprinkle cheese if desired.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. Use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy‑free mash. Leftovers reheat well in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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