Here’s a simple, comforting Potato Meatballs & Cheese Bake—crispy on top, soft inside, and very satisfying 🧀🥔
Potato Meatballs & Cheese Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
- Form small meatballs and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Spoon mashed potatoes over and around the meatballs.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Add a layer of tomato sauce or gravy before the cheese.
- Mix cheese into the potatoes for extra creaminess.
- Use leftover roast potatoes, mashed roughly.
- Finish under the broiler for a crisp top.
Serving Ideas
- Side salad or steamed veggies
- Garlic bread
- Sour cream or ketchup on the side
If you want, I can simplify this to 4 ingredients, make it no-egg, or turn it into a one-pan skillet version.
