LOADED MASHED POTATO AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE

This Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole combine family-pleasant favorites into one impossible-to-resist dinner! Tender meatballs in marinara are crowned with mozzarella and baked over creamy, loaded mashed potatoes.

This smooth potato and meatball casserole dish is ideal for busy families! It's a solid, healthy consolation meal it truly is smooth to make, even on a weeknight. Loaded mashed potatoes are crowned with juicy homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, and cheese. Baked till bubbly, this casserole is a super aggregate of preferred dishes.

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MEATBALLS

• 1 pound lean floor beef
• 1 pound floor red meat
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• ½ cup diced onion
• 2 big eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• three cloves sparkling garlic, minced
• ¼ cup sparkling parsley, minced
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

FOR THE LOADED MASHED POTATOES

• three cups mashed potatoes (approximately five potatoes, if the usage of homemade)
• 1 tablespoon sparkling parsley, minced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 big eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

For marinara sauce

• Olive oil 2 teaspoon
• Onion 1/4 cup, cut into the eyes
• Two garlic pieces (chopped)
• 2 cups of tomato sauce
• 4 basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon of dried basil)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• Pepper teaspoon ¼
• ¼ teaspoon time
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano

About fitting

• 12 mozzarella cheese

LOADED MASHED POTATO AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Instructions :
Make meatballs

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 ° F. Spray a cooking spray that prevents burnt to the top plate or cake type or spread the parchment.
2. Put all meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Use a large ice cream scoop to divide the meat into 12 equal parts, roll between hands and make meatballs.
4. Arrange on the top plate and bake for 28-30 minutes until the color is browned. Remove from oven and set aside.

make loaded mashed potatoes

1. With nonstick spray, he sprays a 9x13 pan. set aside.
2. Combine all mashed potato ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Using a large ice cream scoop, scoop 12 large balls of mashed potato mixture and arrange them in 3 rows in a baking pan.
4. Using a small scoop or spoon, make a depression in the center of each potato ball for the meatball to rest. Place the baked meatballs in the holes on top of the potato balls.

make marinara sauce

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the onions are tender, then add the garlic. Cook for another 60 seconds.
2. Add tomato sauce and mix. Add basil to the sauce and cook the sauce for 10 minutes.
3. Add salt, sugar, pepper, thyme, and oregano and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. Scoop the sauce onto each meatball and top each mound with a slice of mozzarella.
5. Place the bread in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
6. He heats the grill to 500°F and slides the casserole onto the top rack. Grill until cheese is lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Note:
7. Grilling is safest on a metal baking sheet. Glass and ceramic pots can crack when exposed to high temperatures.
8. Remove and serve with your favorite side dish or bread.