Description
Meatball and Mashed Potato: Cozy, creamy, cheesy 1-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups brown gravy
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 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, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form into small meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and pour brown gravy evenly over the meatballs.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously 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
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving to set the casserole.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for color (optional).
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 600 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
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