Creamy Mushroom Meatballs

40 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400F convection (or 425F regular bake).
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 400F convection (or 425F regular bake).
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 400F convection (or 425F regular bake).
  4. 4Drizzle olive oil onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  5. 5Drizzle olive oil onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. 6Drizzle olive oil onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. 7Combine the panko and milk in a bowl and let sit until absorbed.
  8. 8Combine the panko and milk in a bowl and let sit until absorbed.
  9. 9Combine the panko and milk in a bowl and let sit until absorbed.
  10. 10In a medium bowl, add the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, parmesan, egg, soaked panko, salt, and pepper.
  11. 11In a medium bowl, add the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, parmesan, egg, soaked panko, salt, and pepper.
  12. 12In a medium bowl, add the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, parmesan, egg, soaked panko, salt, and pepper.
  13. 13Mix until combined.
  14. 14Mix until combined.
  15. 15Mix until combined.
  16. 16Form slightly heaping 1 Tbsp meatballs and place on the baking sheet, rolling in the oil as you go.
  17. 17Form slightly heaping 1 Tbsp meatballs and place on the baking sheet, rolling in the oil as you go.
  18. 18Form slightly heaping 1 Tbsp meatballs and place on the baking sheet, rolling in the oil as you go.
  19. 19Bake for 12-15 mins, until the internal temp reaches 165F and bottoms are browned.
  20. 20Bake for 12-15 mins, until the internal temp reaches 165F and bottoms are browned.
  21. 21Bake for 12-15 mins, until the internal temp reaches 165F and bottoms are browned.
  22. 22Broil 2-3 mins for extra color if desired.
  23. 23Broil 2-3 mins for extra color if desired.
  24. 24Broil 2-3 mins for extra color if desired.
  25. 25While the meatballs bake, make the sauce.
  26. 26While the meatballs bake, make the sauce.
  27. 27While the meatballs bake, make the sauce.
  28. 28Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  29. 29Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  30. 30Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  31. 31Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, 3-5 mins.
  32. 32Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, 3-5 mins.
  33. 33Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, 3-5 mins.
  34. 34Add the shallot and cook 1 min.
  35. 35Add the shallot and cook 1 min.
  36. 36Add the shallot and cook 1 min.
  37. 37Then add garlic and flour and cook 1 min more, until fragrant.
  38. 38Then add garlic and flour and cook 1 min more, until fragrant.
  39. 39Then add garlic and flour and cook 1 min more, until fragrant.
  40. 40Pour in chicken stock and add the cream cheese.
  41. 41Pour in chicken stock and add the cream cheese.
  42. 42Pour in chicken stock and add the cream cheese.
  43. 43Stir, scraping up any bits, and bring to a simmer.
  44. 44Stir, scraping up any bits, and bring to a simmer.
  45. 45Stir, scraping up any bits, and bring to a simmer.
  46. 46Cook 3-4 mins, until smooth and slightly thickened.
  47. 47Cook 3-4 mins, until smooth and slightly thickened.
  48. 48Cook 3-4 mins, until smooth and slightly thickened.
  49. 49Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme.
  50. 50Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme.
  51. 51Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme.
  52. 52Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
  53. 53Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
  54. 54Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
  55. 55Add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
  56. 56Add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
  57. 57Add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
  58. 58Simmer 1 min.
  59. 59Simmer 1 min.
  60. 60Simmer 1 min.
  61. 61Serve over mashed potatoes.
  62. 62Serve over mashed potatoes.
  63. 63Serve over mashed potatoes.
  64. 64Top with parsley if desired and enjoy!
  65. 65Top with parsley if desired and enjoy!
  66. 66Top with parsley if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.33 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 Cup Whole Milk
  • 0.33 Cup Whole Milk
  • 0.33 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 lb. Ground Chicken (96/4 or similar, not ground breast) or ground meat of choice
  • 1 lb. Ground Chicken (96/4 or similar, not ground breast) or ground meat of choice
  • 1 lb. Ground Chicken (96/4 or similar, not ground breast) or ground meat of choice
  • 1 Large Clove Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Large Clove Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Large Clove Garlic, finely chopped
  • 0.25 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 0.25 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 0.25 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 0.25 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.25 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.25 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 0.75 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.75 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.75 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms or White Button Mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms or White Button Mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms or White Button Mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 Shallot (3 oz.), finely chopped
  • 1 Shallot (3 oz.), finely chopped
  • 1 Shallot (3 oz.), finely chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 0.25 Cup Cream Cheese (2 oz.), cut into small pieces
  • 0.25 Cup Cream Cheese (2 oz.), cut into small pieces
  • 0.25 Cup Cream Cheese (2 oz.), cut into small pieces
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, finely chopped
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Fresh Parsley

Equipment

ovenparchment lined baking sheetbowlmedium bowllarge skillet

Tips

  • Mix in breadcrumbs or bread soaked in milk for tender, moist meatballs.
  • Broil meatballs for 2-3 minutes for extra color if desired.