Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Loaded Mashed Potato Stuffed Meatballs. Combining the heartiness of ground beef, the creaminess of mashed potatoes, and the irresistible melty goodness of cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for satisfying your cravings and bringing a taste of home to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
- Stuff the Meatballs: Take a portion of the meat mixture, flatten it, and place a spoonful of mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon in the center. Fold meat around filling to form a ball.
- Bake the Meatballs: Arrange stuffed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve with Marinara Sauce: Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan. Serve meatballs with marinara sauce drizzled on top and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For added flavor, substitute the ground beef with leaner meat options or a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to customize the cheese and add other ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions.
- These meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours or frozen uncooked for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 meatballs)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg