Gratinated Meatballs over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Gratinated Meatballs over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 400 g (14 oz) ground beef; 10 medium potatoes, boiled; 4 tbsp cream cheese; 2 tbsp butter or margarine; 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, finely chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; Dried oregano; Fresh or dried rosemary; Olive oil

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 26, 2026

Juicy meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, layered over a velvety cream cheese mashed potato base and finished with a golden mozzarella crust. This hearty bake is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy family dinner. Simple to make and impossible to resist.

Prep⏱️ 40 min

Servings👥 5 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

5 servings

400 g (14 oz) ground beef
10 medium potatoes, boiled
4 tbsp cream cheese
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 can (400 g) tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Dried oregano
Fresh or dried rosemary
Olive oil

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Directions

1
Combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, oregano and rosemary in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 6 minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
3
Mash the boiled potatoes with cream cheese, butter, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the bottom of a greased baking dish.
5
Arrange the meatballs and sauce on top of the mash. Cover generously with shredded mozzarella and a pinch of oregano.
6
Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots. Serve hot straight from the dish.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra flavour, add a handful of fresh basil to the tomato sauce while it simmers. Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven at 180 °C for 10 minutes.