Cowboy Butter Meatballs & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs
• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Dried parsley, to taste
• Cowboy butter seasoning, to taste
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Dried parsley, to taste
• Cowboy butter seasoning, to taste
• For the Mashed Potatoes
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter
• ⅔ cup milk
• Splash of heavy cream
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and quarter the potatoes, then place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.

2. 2

   While the potatoes cook, prepare the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and cowboy butter seasoning. Mix until just combined, then roll into evenly sized meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

5. 4

   In the same skillet, melt the butter. Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, parsley, and cowboy butter seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. If you'd like a richer sauce, stir in a little cream cheese or extra Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. If you prefer extra sauce, simply add more heavy cream.

6. 5

   Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

7. 6

   Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk or cream if needed to reach your desired consistency.

9. 7

   Serve the cowboy butter meatballs over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes and spoon the extra sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.