Creamy Mushroom Meatballs
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400F convection (or 425F regular bake).
- 2Drizzle olive oil onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- 3Combine the panko and milk in a bowl and let sit until absorbed.
- 4In a medium bowl, add the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, parmesan, egg, soaked panko, salt, and pepper.
- 5Mix until combined.
- 6Form slightly heaping 1 Tbsp meatballs and place on the baking sheet, rolling in the oil as you go.
- 7Bake for 12-15 mins, until the internal temp reaches 165F and bottoms are browned.
- 8Broil 2-3 mins for extra color if desired.
- 9While the meatballs bake, make the sauce.
- 10Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 11Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, 3-5 mins.
- 12Add the shallot and cook 1 min.
- 13Then add garlic and flour and cook 1 min more, until fragrant.
- 14Pour in chicken stock and add the cream cheese.
- 15Stir, scraping up any bits, and bring to a simmer.
- 16Cook 3-4 mins, until smooth and slightly thickened.
- 17Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme.
- 18Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
- 19Add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
- 20Simmer 1 min.
- 21Serve over mashed potatoes.
- 22Top with parsley if desired and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 0.33 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 0.33 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 lb. Ground Chicken (96/4 or similar, not ground breast) or ground meat of choice
- 1 Large Clove Garlic, finely chopped
- 0.25 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 0.25 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 0.75 tsp Kosher Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms or White Button Mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
- 0.25 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 Shallot (3 oz.), finely chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Flour
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 0.25 Cup Cream Cheese (2 oz.), cut into small pieces
- 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, finely chopped
- Mashed Potatoes
- 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.
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