{"id":2063,"date":"2024-12-27T21:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T21:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=2063"},"modified":"2024-12-27T21:22:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T21:22:44","slug":"cheesy-layered-meat-and-mashed-potato-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/27\/cheesy-layered-meat-and-mashed-potato-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Layered Meat and Mashed Potato Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This layered dish looks like a comforting mashed potato and meat casserole with melted cheese on top. Here\u2019s a recipe inspired by the photo:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cheesy Layered Meat and Mashed Potato Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For the Meat Layer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup (240ml) tomato or marinara sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>For the Mashed Potato Layer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup heavy cream or milk<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>For the Cheese Topping:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the Meat Layer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.<\/li>\n<li>Add the onion and garlic, saut\u00e9ing until softened.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If using fresh potatoes, boil and mash them with butter and heavy cream until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assemble the Layers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>In a greased baking dish, layer half of the mashed potatoes at the bottom, spreading evenly.<\/li>\n<li>Add a layer of the meat mixture on top, spreading evenly.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat with another layer of mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy this hearty dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This layered dish looks like a comforting mashed potato and meat casserole with melted cheese on top. Here\u2019s a recipe&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Cheesy Layered Meat and Mashed Potato Bake - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"This layered dish looks like a comforting mashed potato and meat casserole with melted cheese on top. 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