Meatballs With Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Blue Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or part garlic salt); Sauce; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 -2 clove garlic, mashed; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 ounces); chives or green onion (garnish) (optional); pepper or paprika (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

Meatballs
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or part garlic salt)
Sauce
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 -2 clove garlic, mashed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 ounces)
chives or green onion (garnish) (optional)
pepper or paprika (garnish) (optional)

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For Meatballs: Preheat oven to 5oo F.
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Combine meat, crumbs, milk, eggs and salt in a bowl.
3
Mix lightly to blend.
4
Shape into balls about the size of marbles.
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(Makes about 100 meatballs).
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Arrange on shallow, rimmed baking pans and bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Add meatballs to the sauce, including any pan juices.
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For Sauce: Heat butter in a pan over medium heat, stir in the flour and mashed garlic and cook until blended and bubbly.
9
Gradually stir in the half& half and chicken broth.
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Cook, stirring, until thickened.
11
Add the crumbled blue cheese and stir until blended.
12
Add salt if needed.
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Stir in meatballs.
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To Serve (if made ahead): Refrigerate the meatballs and sauce until time to serve.
15
Reheat meat and sauce together, covered, over low heat, stirring gently several times (can use microwave).
16
Sprinkle with garnish just before serving.
17
Keep warm in a crockpot or chafing dish.

1243

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Blue Cheese Sauce 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!

Meatballs With Blue Cheese Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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