Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole
This Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole tender meatballs in marinara with mozzarella, and creamy, loaded mashed potatoes.
PREP TIME 25minutes MINUTES
COOK TIME 1hour HOUR
TOTAL TIME 1hour HOUR 25minutes MINUTES
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
1 pound lean ground bef
1 pound ground pork
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup diced onion
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
For the Loaded Mashed Potatoes
3 cups mashed potatoes, about 5 potatoes, if using homemade
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 large eggs
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
For the Marinara Sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large basil leaves, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon oregano
For the Topping
12 slices mozzarella cheese
