Description
This Meatball Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family meal. Tender meatballs, nestled on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, are baked together and topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a truly delicious and easy-to-make casserole.
Ingredients
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- 1 recipe Italian meatballs (see recipe link in Notes)
- 1 recipe mashed potatoes (see recipe link in Notes)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Components: Prepare the Italian meatballs and mashed potatoes according to the linked recipes in the Notes section.
- Preheat and Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Arrange the meatballs on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the meatballs and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Recipes: The nutrition information is based on the linked recipes for mashed potatoes and Italian meatballs.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking.
- Variations: Use your favorite marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or béchamel sauce.
- Storage: Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
