Meatballs with baked potatoes represent an irresistible dish that combines delicious flavors and captivating textures. This recipe outlines a culinary journey that transforms common ingredients into an explosion of taste and comfort. The meatballs, prepared with a mix of ground meat, herbs, and seasonings, blend harmoniously with the potato wedges, creating a flavor combination that will delight anyone who tastes it.
Using the oven as a cooking method gives this dish a crispy exterior and a tender interior that makes it irresistible. The potatoes, cut into generous wedges, cook slowly, absorbing the flavors of the meatballs and developing a creamy texture inside.
The balance between the spices, aromas, and the soft texture of the meatballs, combined with the robustness of the potatoes, makes this dish an ideal choice for a comforting family dinner or a delicious option to share with friends. The ease of preparation and versatility of this recipe make it suitable for various occasions, always guaranteeing culinary success. Accompanied by a fresh salad or a light sauce, the baked meatballs with potato wedges promise to delight the palate with every bite, turning every meal into a memorable gastronomic experience. Below are more baked recipes.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Meatballs with Baked Potatoes
- 1.3 lbs mixed ground meat
- 2.1 oz grated parmesan cheese
- 3 slices sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1.1 lbs potatoes
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste sage
- to taste rosemary
Tools for Meatballs with Baked Potatoes
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Baking Dish
Steps
To prepare the meatballs with baked potatoes, start by soaking the bread in milk and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Now transfer the bread to a bowl containing the ground meat,
add the grated parmesan cheese,
the chopped parsley,
the eggs and
mix everything.
Shape the meatballs and
wash, dry, and peel the potatoes.
cut them into wedges and place them in a baking dish.
Season with salt and pepper,
add some sage leaves,
some dried rosemary needles,
a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and
mix everything.
At this point, place the meatballs over the potatoes,
drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for the first 30 minutes, making sure to turn the meatballs after 15 minutes. The remaining 15 minutes in grill mode.
Remove from oven and serve hot.
