Meatball Potato Pie Recipe | PBS Food

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    Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini (approx. 2 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

    Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Press zucchini into 9” pie pan, building up sides to form a crust. Drizzle with oil.
  3. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, 1 egg, onion, garlic, parsley and mustard. Mix well.
  6. Shape into 1 1/2” balls and drop into boiling water over low heat for about 10-12 minutes.
  7. Drain and arrange meatlballs over crust.
  8. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, milk, remaining egg, thyme, and pepper. Mix well and spread over meatballs.
  9. Smooth top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until heated through and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
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