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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