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Level
very easy
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Serves
6-8

Ingredients

Classic mashed potatoes
1 kg
Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
2 lbs
1/2 cup
warm milk
125 ml
1/3 cup
melted butter
80 ml
Salt and pepper
Bacon and turkey meatballs
1 kg
minced turkey
2 lbs
1
egg
1/3 cup
breadcrumbs
80 ml
3
slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2
garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp.
chives, chopped
45 ml
3 tbsp.
parsley, chopped
45 ml
Salt and pepper
Gravy
3 tbsp.
butter
45 ml
1
shallot, minced
1
garlic clove, minced
2
thyme sprigs, de-leafed
3 tbsp.
flour
45 ml
2 cups
chicken broth
500 ml
Salt and pepper
Seasoned herbs (to taste)
2
green onions, chopped
1/4 cup
parsley, chopped
60 ml
1/4 cup
chives, chopped
60 ml
Zest from 1 lemon
Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
For the mashed potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and cook until tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 3
For the bacon and turkey meatballs: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Form meatballs with approximately 30 ml (2 tbsp.) of the mixture each. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil. Cook in the oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden, turning at the halfway point. Set aside.
Step 4
For the gravy: In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Sweat out the shallot and garlic. Add the thyme and flour and continue cooking for 5 minutes over medium-high heat, or until mixture is hazel in colour. Add the broth and continue cooking until sauce thickens, whisking the whole time. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
For the seasoned herbs: Combine all the ingredients and set aside.
Step 6
Serve the meatballs on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzle with gravy. Top with seasoned herbs.

Tips

You can replace the minced turkey with minced chicken.