Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Photo of featured for Savory Pork Meatballs: A Sweet and Satisfying Twist

Savory Pork Meatballs: A Sweet and Satisfying Twist

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delicious pork meatballs served with creamy sweet potato mash.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Gather these simple ingredients to create your mouthwatering pork meatballs and sweet potato mash:

  • For the Pork Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Sweet Potato Mash:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, boil in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs and cook in a skillet with oil over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning until golden brown.
  4. Drain sweet potatoes, return to pot, add butter, milk, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free milk alternative.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying, Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg