Meatball-Potato Pie

By ruthguillo

Hidden beneath layers of fluffy mashed potatoes and baked zucchini crust are savory meatballs-what a tasty surprise.

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.