Meatball Potato Pie

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

Instructions

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