Description
A hearty meatball and mashed potato bake that combines seasoned ground beef meatballs, creamy buttery mashed potatoes, and a golden melted cheese topping. Perfect for quick family dinners, this comforting casserole serves six and offers a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and delicious flavor that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter, milk, and seasoning)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix and form meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a baking dish and bake 20 minutes.
- Spread mashed potatoes over cooked meatballs.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake 10‑15 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- use half smoked beef in the meatball mixture. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Reheat covered at 350°F for 15‑20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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