Enjoy Irresistible Pork Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash & Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delightful combination of flavors with these irresistible pork meatballs served on a creamy sweet potato mash, complemented by the savory touch of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes with milk and butter until smooth.
- Serve the meatballs over the sweet potato mash and top with turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs or spices to the meatball mixture.
- Feel free to substitute ground chicken or turkey for the pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg