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Pork Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash & Bourbon-Maple Sauce

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

Comforting pork meatballs served over creamy sweet potato mash with a rich bourbon-maple glaze.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Mix the ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until they reach 160°F (71°C).
  5. Cook the sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  6. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with milk and butter.
  7. Combine bourbon, maple syrup, and Dijon in a saucepan, simmering until thickened.
  8. Serve the sweet potato mash topped with meatballs and drizzle sauce over the top.

Notes

For extra browning, sear the meatballs before baking. Adjust milk in mash for desired creaminess.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 760mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg