Irresistible Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
A comforting American-style bake featuring seasoned ground beef meatballs layered between creamy mashed potatoes and topped with sharp cheddar cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, prepare mashed potatoes by boiling and mashing until creamy.
- Spread half of the mashed potatoes in the baking dish, layer baked meatballs on top, then add remaining mashed potatoes. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.