Ground Pork and Potato Balls

Debbie in Florida's Note:

I got this recipe from a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that my mom bought in 1969. The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, but I am not a big fan so I substituted with 1 tablespoon of onion flakes. This is great with mashed potatoes. I tried this for the first time tonight and my husband really surprised me not only did he go back for seconds....but thirds also!!!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 egg , beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 cup shredded peeled raw potato
• 1 tablespoon onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄3; cups water , divided

Directions:

1. Mix egg, milk, bread crumbs, potato, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper together.
2. Add pork; mix well.
3. Make into 24 meatballs.
4. Heat shortening in skillet, add meatballs and brown.
5. Drain fat and remove meatballs from pan.
6. Dissolve bouillon cube in 1 cup of boiling water, return meatballs to pan.
7. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
8. Remove meatballs from pan again; reserve drippings.
9. Mix flour with 1/3 cup of water; stir into drippings.
10. Cook until thickened.
11. Serve with meatballs.

Reviews

[Chef #823879]

Delicious! It snowed today and this was the perfect comfort food. I've made this several times, and I always feel they are a big soggy. I figured out today that if you squeeze the shredded potato to get the moisture out before you add it in it really helps. I also added 3 cloves of garlic. It tasted perfect!

[jimsgirl73]

Very simple and good. I skipped the potato b/c I was serving with risotto. And instead of shortening I used a little olive oil. I also used dijon. But it was so simple and my kids loved it. I will make again & will try with different herbs, like thyme or rosemary. Thanks!

[Marsha D.]

Made this for my dear hubby and he loved it! I used garlic and herb dry breadcrumbs and added some milk to the gravy part along with a beef bouillon cube for more flavor in the gravy. Served over cream potatoes. Made for a comforting dinner this evening. Thanks for sharing the recipe.