Description
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring juicy meatballs and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top of the meatballs and sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and chopped basil over the potatoes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more Italian seasoning to the mashed potatoes.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg