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