Layer Potatoes and Meatballs
A comforting casserole with layers of mashed potatoes, juicy meatballs, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Italian meatballs, fully cooked (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 cups Mashed potatoes (creamy and seasoned to taste)
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil.
- First Potato Layer: Spread half of the mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add Meatballs: Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on top of the mashed potatoes, nestling them gently in place.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of grated mozzarella evenly over the meatballs.
- Second Potato Layer: Spoon the remaining mashed potatoes on top and smooth into an even layer.
- Final Cheese Topping: Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Season and Garnish: Lightly season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle chopped parsley for color and flavor.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Scoop and enjoy that cheesy, hearty goodness!
Notes
For creamier potatoes, add a splash of warm milk or extra butter. You can use store-bought mashed potatoes and frozen cooked meatballs for convenience.