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Mashed Potato Gratin with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

A comforting gratin where creamy mashed potatoes welcome golden meatballs, all topped with a reduced tomato sauce and baked with cheese. Ideal for a simple yet tasty family meal.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
50m
Prep
1h 13m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 18m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.07
Per serving:$3.27

Critical Success Points

  • Cook the potatoes until tender
  • Reduce the tomato sauce until thick
  • Brown the meatballs to form a crust
  • Gratin until the cheese is nicely browned

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when browning the meatballs
  • Use kitchen gloves or a thick towel to handle the hot dish out of the oven
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid slipping

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