SCANDINAVIAN MEATBALLS
These meatballs are a classic on smorgasbord table throughout Scandinavia. Assemble the dish ahead, then just bake before serving. From a December 1988 issue of Bon Appetit. The meatballs were part of a "Scandinavian Christmas Buffet for 20".
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For Meatballs;.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk in medium bowl for 10 minutes.
- Mix in onion, eggs and seasonings.
- Add meats and beat with an electric mixer or wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
- Handling gently,form mixture into 2-inch-diameter meatballs; smooth balls between moistened palms.
- Place in baking pan;refrigerate until firm.
- Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs in batches (do not crowd) and cook until browned on all sides, shaking pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet.
- Layer meatballs in deep 4-quart oven-proof casserole or baking dish.
- For Gravy:.
- Measure pan drippings and return 3 tablespoons to skillet, adding some butter if necessary.
- Add onion and cook over medium-low heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add flour and stir 2 minutes.
- Gradually mix in consomme and cream.
- Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally;season with pepper.
- Strain over meatballs.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Bake casserole until meatballs are heated through, about 45 minutes; serve hot.
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Kevin Demers
[email protected]I have made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.
joo youssef
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Silvia Vanessa Lopez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was especially tasty. I served them over pasta and it was a great meal.
sarahlouise wickens
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I used a mixture of ground beef and pork and they were so moist and flavorful. I served them with egg noodles and it was a great meal.
Hina Abbasi
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my Swedish husband and he loved them! He said they tasted just like the meatballs his grandmother used to make. I will definitely be making these again.
Jaden Fuller
[email protected]These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add some more liquid to the sauce next time.
tammy stevenson
[email protected]I have made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Halomontekhalo Halo
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used ground chicken instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Nathan Anson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was especially tasty. I served them over pasta and it was a great meal.
Myo Thura Htun
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I used a mixture of ground beef and pork and they were so moist and flavorful. I served them with egg noodles and it was a great meal.
ex leader amiin junior amiin
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my Swedish husband and he loved them! He said they tasted just like the meatballs his grandmother used to make. I will definitely be making these again.
Hamis Mallaba
[email protected]These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add some more liquid to the sauce next time.
YASEEN ABBASI
[email protected]I have made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.
mh Mehdi Hassan
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Marlie Banks
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was especially tasty. I served them over rice and it was a great meal.
Sandra Ajimoh
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and so delicious.
Fati Mumuni
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.