Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
This Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake is a comforting, hearty dish that combines savory meatballs, creamy mashed potatoes, and melted cheese, topped with rich brown gravy. It’s the ultimate feel-good meal perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb frozen or homemade meatballs, fully cooked
4 cups mashed potatoes (freshly made or leftovers)
1 ½ cups brown gravy (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the fully cooked meatballs evenly in a baking dish.
- Top the meatballs with the mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly over the meatballs to create a layer of creamy potatoes.
- Pour the brown gravy over the mashed potatoes, ensuring an even distribution.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a day before baking.
- You can freeze the assembled dish for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.
- If using store-bought mashed potatoes, this recipe becomes quicker and easier.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses, gravy, or vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
