Ground Pork – KIMBERLY BOUTIN https://kimberlyboutin.com Life is the market, let's be prepared together. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:43:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kimberlyboutin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Logo.png Ground Pork – KIMBERLY BOUTIN https://kimberlyboutin.com 32 32 Barbecue Meatballs Over Cheesy Mashed Potatoes https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/barbecue-meatballs-over-cheesy-mashed-potatoes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barbecue-meatballs-over-cheesy-mashed-potatoes Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:00:43 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2063 The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale

I use a classic meatball recipe to make 2 batches of meatballs-24 meatballs in a batch. One to freeze for another quick, easy to go to meal and the other one to use for soups, appetizers, this recipe and many more go to meals. They freeze well, can be made ahead of time and one multiple prep session can yield many great dishes. This recipe makes 48 small to medium meatballs (I am usually tired of rolling in the end so the meatballs tend to get bigger).  😉 Double up the recipe ingredients for crockpot meatballs or the like and now you have a party!  😀

Rollin, Rollin, Rollin Along!
Rollin, Rollin, Rollin Along!

Barbecue Meatballs Over Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Classic Meatballs
Barbecue Sauce
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Instructions
Classic Meatballs
  1. In a bowl combine all of the classic meatball ingredients. Let set for about 5 minutes for the flavors to merry before you start rolling. Use a small ice-cream scoop or a one tablespoon round measuring spoon to scoop out the meatball mixture and roll into balls. Place on a foil lined cookie sheet for baking.
  2. Bake the meatballs in a 450 degree oven for about 18 minutes or until done all the way through.
Barbecue Sauce
  1. In a saucepan on low to medium heat combine the barbecue sauce ingredients. Heat to a simmer, not a boil. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and combine. Let them marry for about 5-10 minutes. The flavors are unbelievable!
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
  1. Cut the potatoes into chunks and boil in salted water for 30-40 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and place them back in the pot to reduce the liquid even further or into a bowl for mixing. I use a hand mixer because I like smooth creamy mashed potatoes but that is entirely up to you.
  3. Add the other ingredients to your potatoes and whip or mash them together until combined to your liking.
The Grand Finale
  1. Dollop the mashed potatoes onto a beautiful serving plate or platter for family style meals. Place the meatballs on top and add additional sauce for a fantastic flavor. Serve and Enjoy!
]]> 2063 Wheelhouse Lasagna https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/wheelhouse-lasagna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wheelhouse-lasagna Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:00:30 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2217 Nothing better than a homemade pot of sauce on the stove ready to become an even better Sunday Family Dinner Lasagna. I can make many of my Life Arsenal Recipes with my eyes closed. Lasagna was not one of those recipes UNTIL today. My very own version. You may note there are two pans; one for home and one for sharing. If you want to make just one (no fun) then you can cut the ingredients in half OR make a really big Hearty Lasagna with the specified ingredient quantities—as always the choice is yours!  😉

Caring is Sharing!

On a side note, my son and I don’t particularly care for the term “wheelhouse” so of course he will get the reference to this title right away. It is the little things we share with our families and the joys of home cooking that mean so very much, in this woman’s humble opinion! ♥

A Big Pot of Love simmering on the stove!

Wheelhouse Lasagna
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet brown your ground pork, sweet italian sausage and ground turkey with the onion & garlic. Drain the fat (if you want, fat is flavor) and add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 tbsp of the dried parsley (crush it a little in your hand to release the oils before adding). Combine with the meat mixture and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes while you prep the rest.
  2. In a mixing bowl beat your 2 eggs with a whisk or fork. Add the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and the remaining tbsp of dried parsley (again rub in your palm first to release the oils) and combine.
  3. Start the assembly! Put a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of your lasagna pan. Add 6 lasagna noodles on top, overlapping if necessary. Add meat sauce over the noodles to cover all noodle surface. Add a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture on top followed by a sprinkle of the parmesan and half of the mozzarella. Repeat ending with the mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle a little parsley for color and flavor on top of the mozzarella.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and let the lasagna sit in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to rest.
  5. Last but definitely not least! Bring that Delish Lasagna out of the oven and again let it set for an additional 5 minutes or so. Plate on a festive plate and serve with a nice salad and beverage of your choice. Enjoy!
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