MEATBALL-POTATO PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Meatball-Potato Pie Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by ruthguillo

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium zucchini, grated (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs, divided
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Press zucchini into 9-inch pie pan, building up the sides to form a crust. Drizzle with oil. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes 2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a medium bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, 1 egg, onion, garlic, parsley, and mustard. Mix well. 3. Shape beef mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; drop into boiling water and simmer over low heat, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; arrange meatballs in crust. 4. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, milk remaining egg, thyme and pepper. Mix well. 5. Spread potato mixture over meatballs; smooth top. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and heated through about 20 to 25 minutes.