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Mashed Potato Gratin with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
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.
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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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