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Savory Pork Meatballs: A Sweet and Satisfying Twist

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Delicious pork meatballs served with creamy sweet potato mash.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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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