Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
This comforting Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake combines savory cooked meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes, smothered in rich brown gravy and topped with melted cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, hearty casserole perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Meatballs
- 1 lb frozen or homemade meatballs, cooked
Mash & Sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes, fresh or leftover
- 1 cup brown gravy, homemade or store-bought
Topping
- 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 thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the cooked meatballs evenly in a single layer in the prepared baking dish to ensure even cooking and coverage.
- Add Gravy: Pour the brown gravy evenly over the meatballs to infuse flavor and keep the bake moist.
- Spread Mashed Potatoes: Evenly spread the mashed potatoes on top of the meatballs and gravy, gently smoothing the surface with a spatula for consistent thickness.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes, adding salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown, bubbly, and the bake is heated through.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought meatballs and gravy to save time.
- Leftover mashed potatoes work great in this recipe, adding convenience and reducing waste.
- Feel free to customize the cheese type depending on your preference or what you have on hand.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some herbs like parsley or thyme on top before baking.
- This dish reheats well and makes for delicious leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: meatball casserole, baked mashed potatoes, easy dinner, comfort food, meatball bake, mashed potato bake