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Frosty the Mashed Potato Snowman with Meatballs

Frosty the Mashed Potato Snowman with Meatballs

and Glazed Veggies and Cranberry-Spiked Gravy
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Calories
: 
920 kcal
Protein
: 
40g protein
Total
: 
35 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
  • Crustaceans
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Sesame
  • Gluten

Ingredients: Russet potato • Ground beef • Carrot • Sugar snap peas • Cream cheese (milk) (milk ingredients, modified milk ingredients, salt, bacterial culture, lactic acid, guar gum, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) • Cranberry spread (sugars (sugar, concentrated cranberry juice), water, sweetened dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, vegetable oil), pectin, citric acid, potassium sorbate) • Balsamic vinegar (sulphites) (wine vinegar, cooked grape must, grape juice concentrate, caramel colour, natural flavour, sulphites) • Italian breadcrumbs (barley, milk, oats, rye, sesame, soy, wheat) (toasted bread crumbs [enriched flour, (wheat flour, malted barley, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, water, yeast, salt, sugars (brown sugar, honey, molasses, sugar, dextrose), wheat gluten, whey, soy flour, rye flour, corn flour, oat bran, corn meal, cornstarch, rice flour, potato flour, butter, dough conditioners (mono and diglycerides, sodium and/or calcium stearoyl lactylate, soy lecithin, calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid), yeast nutrients (ammonium sulfate, calcium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), distilled vinegar, skim milk, buttermilk, citric acid, grain vinegar, datem, potassium iodate, guar gum, calcium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium propionate, potassium sorbate, sesame seeds], salt, imported pecorino romano cheese (sheep’s milk, salt, rennet), spices, natural & artificial flavor, garlic, onion and parsley) • Beef broth concentrate (beef stock, sugars (maltodextrin, sugar), beef fat, salt, natural flavor, yeast extract, xanthan gum) • All-purpose flour (wheat) • Zesty garlic blend (sulphites) (granulated garlic, cornmeal, salt, dehydrated red bell pepper flakes, spices, sugar, herbs, canola oil, silicon dioxide, citric acid).

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Ground Beef

3 unit(s)

Russet Potato

1 unit(s)

Carrot

113 g

Sugar Snap Peas

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Barley, Milk May be present: Fish, Egg, Sulphites, Peanuts, Triticale, Crustaceans, Mustard, Tree nuts, Soy)

2 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Cranberry Spread

(May be present: Milk, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Mustard, Sulphites, Sesame, Crustaceans, Soy, Gluten, Tree nuts)

1 unit(s)

Beef Broth Concentrate

7 g

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat)

1 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

½ tbsp

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Milk*

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

Calories920 kcal
Fat42 g
Saturated Fat21 g
Carbohydrate99 g
Sugar22 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol145 mg
Sodium1100 mg
Trans Fat1.5 g
Potassium2350 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron7.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Start mashed potatoes
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F.
    Wash and dry all produce.
  • Remove any brown spots from potatoes, then peel and cut into 1-inch pieces. To a large pot, add potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover by approx. 1 inch (use same for 4 servings). 
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-high. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 min, until fork-tender.
Make meatballs and prep
2
  • Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To a large bowl, add beef, breadcrumbs and half the Zesty Garlic Blend. Season with salt and pepper, then mix to combine. Roll mixture into 8 (16) equal-sized meatballs.
  • On the prepared baking sheet, arrange meatballs. Roast in the middle of the oven for 10-12 min, until golden and cooked through.** 
  • While meatballs roast, trim sugar snap peas.
  • Peel, then cut carrot into 1/8-inch rounds.
Glaze veggies
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add carrots and 1/4 cup water (use same for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until liquid absorbs. 
  • Add sugar snap peas, remaining Zesty Garlic Blend, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until peas are golden and tender-crisp.
  • Transfer veggies to a plate. Cover to keep warm. Carefully rinse out the pan.
Finish mashed potatoes and prep gravy
4
  • Meanwhile, drain and return potatoes to the same pot, off heat. Mash cream cheese, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) milk into potatoes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To a medium bowl, add cranberry spread, broth concentrate, flour, half the vinegar (use all for 4 servings) and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water. Whisk until smooth.
Cook gravy
5
  • Reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium. Add cranberry-beef concentrate mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 min, until simmering and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in meatballs.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide mashed potatoes between plates. Spread into a circle, leaving a 2-inch border around the outside.
  • Arrange a face on each plate using meatballs for eyes, carrots for a nose and sugar snap peas for lips and a hat.
  • Serve cranberry sauce as well as remaining veggies and meatballs alongside.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The cranberry-spiked gravy was a standout, and the meatballs and veggies were consistently well-received.
  • Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this recipe straightforward to make, though some felt the snowman assembly added extra steps.
  • Suggestions: The snowman presentation is optional — simply plate the meatballs, mash, and veggies together for a quicker weeknight dinner.
  • Leftovers: Kids enjoyed the leftovers for lunch the next day, making this a great make-ahead option for busy families.
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