Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
This comforting Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake is a hearty, delicious casserole combining tender meatballs, creamy mashed potatoes, savory brown gravy, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or to use up leftover mashed potatoes and meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen or homemade meatballs, cooked
- 4 cups mashed potatoes, fresh or leftover
- 1 cup brown gravy, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Prepare Meatballs: Arrange the cooked meatballs evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a solid base layer for the bake.
- Add Gravy: Pour the brown gravy evenly over the meatballs, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to stay moist during baking.
- Layer Mashed Potatoes: Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meatballs and gravy, smoothing the surface to create an even top layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes for a rich, melty topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- You can use leftover meatballs and mashed potatoes to make this dish quick and easy.
- Homemade brown gravy enhances flavor but store-bought works well too.
- Feel free to substitute cheese types depending on preference.
- For a crispy topping, broil the dish for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste before layering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: meatball casserole, mashed potato bake, comfort food, easy dinner, leftover makeover
