Cozy Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake for Ultimate Comfort Recipe
This Cozy Meatball & Mashed Potato Bake is the perfect comfort food, combining savory meatballs, creamy mashed potatoes, savory brown gravy, and melted cheese for a warm, hearty meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound frozen or homemade meatballs
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
Gravy
- 2 cups brown gravy
Cheese & Seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Meatballs: Evenly spread the cooked or frozen meatballs in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are distributed in a single layer.
- Add Brown Gravy: Pour warm brown gravy generously over the arranged meatballs, ensuring they are well-coated for flavor and moisture.
- Spread Mashed Potatoes: Gently spread your creamy mashed potatoes over the meatballs and gravy layer, smoothing it out evenly across the dish.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes to create a golden, bubbly topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly, and the bake is heated through.
Notes
- You can use either frozen or homemade meatballs; if using frozen, no need to thaw before assembling.
- For added flavor, consider seasoning your mashed potatoes with a bit of garlic or herbs before spreading.
- Brown gravy can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a cheese blend to suit your taste preferences.
- Let the bake cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and make serving easier.
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