LAMB MEATBALLS WITH FRESH MINT & CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Lamb Meatballs with Fresh Mint & Cheesy Mashed Potatoes image

Celebrate spring with easy lamb meatballs made with fresh mint and cilantro. Serve them with cheesy mashed potatoes to keep the comfort-food quotient high.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Lamb

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken, crushed
2 lb. ground lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
4 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes

Steps:

Bring salsa and 2 cups water to boil in large saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, mix stuffing mix, meat, onions, eggs, mint, cilantro, garlic and remaining water in large bowl. Shape into 24 balls, about 1/4 cup each. Drop meatballs gently into boiling salsa mixture; cover.
Simmer on medium heat 18 to 20 min. or until meatballs are cooked through (165°F).
Stir cheese into mashed potatoes just before serving. Top potatoes with hot meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1170 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 30 g