Ingredients for Meatballs With Blue Cheese Sauce
- Lean Ground Beef
- Fine Dry Breadcrumb
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Half And Half Cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- Parsley
- Pepper
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How to Make Meatballs With Blue Cheese Sauce
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and salt. Mix lightly until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the meat mixture into small meatballs, about the size of marbles.
- Arrange meatballs on a shallow, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Gradually whisk in half-and-half and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in crumbled blue cheese until melted and smooth. Season with additional salt to taste.
- Add the baked meatballs (and any pan juices) to the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- For serving: Refrigerate the meatballs and sauce until ready to serve. Reheat gently over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Keep warm in a slow cooker or chafing dish if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
34g
Carbs
1g
