Cheesy Italian Meatballs with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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An incredibly comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs made from a blend of ground beef and hot Italian sausage, simmered in a seasoned marinara sauce, topped with melted golden cheeses, and served over silky, buttery mashed potatoes.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Combine the meatball ingredients, mix gently, shape into balls, and brown in a skillet before setting aside. → Boil the sliced potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter and salt until smooth. → Prepare the sauce in the same skillet with butter, marinara, chili, honey, and balsamic, then simmer the meatballs in it for 15 minutes. → Top the meatballs with Fontina and mozzarella cheeses, and broil briefly until melted and golden brown. → Serve the bubbly, cheesy meatballs and rich sauce over a bed of warm mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh basil.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Combine the meatball ingredients, mix gently, shape into balls, and brown in a skillet before setting aside. → Boil the sliced potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter and salt until smooth. → Prepare the sauce in the same skillet with butter, marinara, chili, honey, and balsamic, then simmer the meatballs in it for 15 minutes. → Top the meatballs with Fontina and mozzarella cheeses, and broil briefly until melted and golden brown. → Serve the bubbly, cheesy meatballs and rich sauce over a bed of warm mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh basil.
Introduction
An incredibly comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs made from a blend of ground beef and hot Italian sausage, simmered in a seasoned marinara sauce, topped with melted golden cheeses, and served over silky, buttery mashed potatoes.
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, hot Italian sausage, eggs, grated garlic, and grated shallots.
Step 2
Lightly crush the fennel seeds with a knife and add them to the meat mixture.
Step 3
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of Calabrian chili peppers, Worcestershire sauce, panko breadcrumbs, and finely grated Parmesan cheese. Gently mix everything until just combined without overworking.
Step 4
Lightly grease your hands with olive oil to prevent sticking, then shape the meat mixture into 25 to 27 golf-ball-sized meatballs.
Step 5
Warm a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and brown the meatballs on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the partially cooked meatballs to a plate.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture; keeping it light ensures the inside remains tender rather than dense.
Lightly coating your hands with olive oil makes rolling the sticky meat mixture much easier.
The meatballs do not need to cook through during the initial browning phase, as they will finish cooking and absorb rich flavors while simmering in the sauce.
Adding honey and balsamic vinegar helps balance the acidity of the marinara sauce, creating a deeper and richer flavor profile.
Watch the cheese closely during the final broiling step to achieve a beautiful golden crust without burning.
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