Hearty Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs served over creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined and shape into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, and fresh herbs. Mash until creamy.
- Serve meatballs over garlic herb mashed potatoes.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle leftover juices from the meatballs over the mashed potatoes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg