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These meatballs are a favorite around our area. On May 17, Norwegian Independence Day, many people serve them with a mashed rutabaga and potato dish. So this recipe is both delicious and very traditional.

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Norwegian Meatballs Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 pound ground pork
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash white pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion and seasonings. Let stand until crumbs absorb milk. Add meat; stir until well blended. Shape into 1-in. meatballs.
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° until browned, about 18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Set aside.
For gravy, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and brown lightly. Slowly add broth; cook and stir until smooth and thickened. Blend in the cream, cayenne and white pepper. Gently stir in meatballs; heat through but do not boil. Yield: about 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 255 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 638 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Norwegian Meatballs in Country Extra March 1992, p49

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2010 by kflanegan

My grandmother always made Norwegian/Swedish meatballs every Christmas. Her recipe was lost, I found this one and it became the family tradition. Very good, you will be asked for the recipe if served to others.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by foresthomefor5

My husband and three kids loved the norwegian meatballs. I served them with the gravy poured over mashed potatoes and a side of red pickeled cabage. Use real butter and real cream for best flavor,Yumm! I also used rounded spoonfuls on the seasonings because my family usually likes foods with a little extra flavor.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by scrambledwithcheese

This wasn't horrible, but wasn't good enough I'd make again. It just didn't have enough flavor for me. The meatballs were okay, not amazing, but not horrible.