Description
Creamy Herb Meatballs with Roasted Baby Potatoes is a heartwarming dish, featuring tender meatballs infused with delightful herbs and served with perfectly roasted baby potatoes. This recipe offers a creamy sauce that complements the seasoned meatballs, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper, spread them on a baking sheet, and roast for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the potatoes are roasting, bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. In the same pan, pour the heavy cream to create a sauce and stir until warmed through with the meatballs.
Notes
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.
- Serve meatballs over creamy polenta or alongside a fresh salad for an enhanced meal.
- Feel free to use turkey or vegetarian substitutes for the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg