How to Make Hasanpasa Kofte - Turkish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes

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Hasanpaşa Köfte is a delicious Turkish casserole dish featuring juicy meatballs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. You can serve this Turkish staple in for family weeknight dinners or special occasions. Full recipe @ https://cookingorgeous.com/blog/hasanpasa-kofte-turkish-meatballs-with-mashed-potatoes/ Please don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more delicious food recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@cookingorgeous My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. With a career spanning 15 years in the culinary industry coupled with 30 years of home cooking, my YouTube channel is a wonderful collection of culinary wisdom. I take pride in offering delightful recipes that range from hearty entrees to luxurious desserts, all crafted to spark creativity in your kitchen and bring joy to the table. INGREDIENTS For the Meatballs ▢ 500 g ground meat ▢ 1 medium onion (grated) ▢ 2 cloves garlic (minced) ▢ 1 egg white ▢ ¼ cup breadcrumbs ▢ ¾ teaspoon salt ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ▢ ½ teaspoon paprika ▢ ¼ teaspoon chili For the Mashed Potatoes ▢ 500 g floury potatoes such as desire or maris piper ▢ 1 tablespoon butter ▢ ⅓ cup double cream or heavy cream ▢ ⅓ teaspoon salt ▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ▢ 1 egg yolk ▢ ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ▢ 50 g cheddar cheese (to mix with mashed potatoes) ▢ 50 g kasar cheese (for the top of the meatballs) ▢ ½ cup frozen peas For the Tomato Sauce ▢ 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste ▢ 1 cup boiling water ▢ ½ teaspoon dried thyme or oregano