Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar)

These meatballs are part of the Smorgasbord table at a Swedish Christmas, but are excellent for any large party occasion as they are small and can be easily eaten while standing up.

• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup club soda
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons butter

METHOD

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cream and soda water. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, salt, allspice and onion. Mix and add bread crumb mixture and beaten egg. Mix gently to not pack meat. Using a light touch, shape into one inch balls.

Cook meatballs in batches: heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add 10 to 15 meatballs. Sauté over moderate heat until the meatballs are beautifully brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and keep hot in a warm oven while sautéing remaining meatballs.

Serves: 10 - 12

Recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Emilie Eliasson Hovmöller

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