Mom'S Christmas Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom'S Christmas Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 2 quarts half-and-half; 2 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 1/2 lbs ground pork; 3 - 3 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 4 beaten eggs; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 quarts half-and-half
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
3 - 3 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 beaten eggs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour

1
Saute onions in 3 T. butter. Let cool a bit and lightly mix the meat, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, 1 1/2 cups of the cream. salt, pepper, nutmeg and parsley. Form into meatballs, about the size of a small walnut, place on cookie trays, and bake at 375 for 20-25 mn.
2
Put in two casseroles, and make the cream gravy.
3
Melt the 1/4 cup butter in a large, heavy saucepan Add the 1/4 cup flour, a touch more salt and pepper, cook for at least one minute. Do not brown. Gradually add the remaining cream, stirring continuously, until thickened. I like to add some Kitchen Bouquet for more flavor and some color at this point.
4
Pour over the meatballs.
5
Note: At this point, we generally freeze them and then defrost and bake for an hour or so on Christmas, as this recipe makes a lot of meatballs, so it is time consuming and who wants to do all that on the day of, right?.
6
Also, you can freeze the cooked meatballs alone, and make the gravy later and pour it over the meatballs right before you bake them.

1742

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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: 2 cups chopped onions, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups breadcrumbs, 2 quarts half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Christmas Swedish 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.

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Mom'S Christmas Swedish Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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