Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
A comforting and hearty Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake featuring tender meatballs layered with savory brown gravy and creamy mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Meatballs
- 1 lb Frozen or homemade meatballs, cooked
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 cups Mashed potatoes, fresh or leftover
Gravy
- 1 cup Brown gravy, homemade or store-bought
Toppings
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the cooked meatballs evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a base layer.
- Add Gravy: Pour the brown gravy evenly over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated to keep the dish moist and flavorful.
- Top with Mashed Potatoes: Spread the mashed potatoes over the meatballs and gravy, smoothing the surface with a spatula or spoon to create an even layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes for a golden, bubbly topping.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience to save time.
- Feel free to substitute meatballs with plant-based versions for a vegetarian option (adjust diet accordingly).
- Homemade brown gravy enhances flavor but store-bought gravy is a great shortcut.
- Consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: meatball bake, mashed potato casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked meatballs