Description
Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake is a warm, hearty, comforting casserole with juicy meatballs layered under creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently and form into small meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Spread mashed potatoes over the top in an even layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake for busy nights.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving to set.
- You can mix the parsley into the mashed potatoes or sprinkle as garnish.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake, meatball casserole, mashed potato bake, comfort food