Jean's Swedish Faux Meatballs

Jean's Swedish Faux Meatballs

This is a recipe that was handed down by my Mother-in-Law. It is a delicious twist on a ‘comfort’ food!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bread, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup skim milk
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen burger-style crumbles
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2
In a large bowl combine bread crumbs, onion, pepper, nutmeg and milk. Stir in burger-style crumbles until well blended. Form into 1 1/2 balls.

Step 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the 'meat' balls in butter. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 4
Whisk flour into drippings in skillet; cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and cream and continue cooking, stirring, until sauce thickens and boils, about 1 minute. Pour over 'meat' balls .

Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

560
Calories
17g
Fat
21g
Carbs
94g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 560
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol36mg 12%
Sodium1375mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber7g 25%
Total Sugars3g
Protein94g
Vitamin C1mg 5%
Calcium305mg 23%
Iron17mg 94%
Potassium203mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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