Swedish Meatballs
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Better Homes and Gardens
Stir baked meatballs into a rich cream sauce for this classic meatball recipe. Serve over noodles or with mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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1-1/2 cupssoft bread crumbssee savings
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2/3 cuphalf-and-half, light cream, or milksee savings
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1slightly beaten eggsee savings
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1/2 cupfinely chopped onionsee savings
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1/4 cupfinely snipped parsleysee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonground gingersee savings
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1/8 teaspoonground nutmegsee savings
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3/4 poundlean ground beefsee savings
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1/2 poundground vealsee savings
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1/4 poundground porksee savings
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2 tablespoonsmargarine or buttersee savings
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2 tablespoonsall-purpose floursee savings
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2/3 cuphalf-and-half, light cream, or milksee savings
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1-1/4 cupswatersee savings
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1 teaspooninstant beef bouillon granulessee savings
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1/2 teaspooninstant coffee crystalssee savings
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Directions
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In a mixing bowl soak the bread crumbs in 2/3 cup half-and-half for 5 minutes. Add egg, onion, parsley, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Add ground meats; mix well. Shape into 1- to 1-1/4-inch meatballs.
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In an ungreased shallow baking pan bake meatballs in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Drain well on paper towels.
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Meanwhile, melt margarine or butter in a large skillet. Stir in flour. Stir in the remaining half-and-half, the water, bouillon granules, and coffee crystals. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add meatballs to skillet and heat through, about 1 minute. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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