Description
A warm, creamy casserole that combines seasoned meatballs with buttery mashed potatoes and rich gravy, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter (for gravy)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender, then mash with butter and milk or cream, seasoning to taste.
- In a medium bowl, mix ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and seasoning to taste; form into 18-24 meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring they’re browned on all sides.
- Make gravy in the same skillet by melting butter, whisking in flour for 1 minute, then gradually adding beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder, simmering until thickened.
- Spread mashed potatoes in the baking dish, arrange meatballs on top, pour gravy over, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until gravy bubbles and cheese is melted; broil for 1-2 minutes for a browned top if desired.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, brown onion before making the gravy. Use lean meats and reduce butter for a lower-fat version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatball casserole, comfort food, baked casserole, family meal, mashed potatoes