Irish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Irish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes; 1/4 cup Irish whiskey; 1 md. onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. oregano; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 pkg. (3 oz.) chive flavored cream cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup Irish whiskey
1 md. onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 pkg. (3 oz.) chive flavored cream cheese

1
Mix all ingredients except cream cheese together; refrigerate, covered for 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 400F.
3
Form meat into balls about the size of walnuts.
4
Place on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes.
5
Remove from oven and drain.
6
Cool and chill.
7
Slice meatballs in half.
8
Spread with cream cheese, about 1/4-inch thick.
9
Place meatballs back together and refrigerate until needed.
10
Serve cold.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes, 1/4 cup Irish whiskey, 1 md. onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Irish Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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