Koettbullar (Swedish Meatballs)

Directions

1. 1

   1/2 c Unseasoned bread crumbs 1/2 c Half and half cream 4 tb Unsalted butter 1/4 c Minced white onions 1/3 lb Ground beef 1/3 lb Ground veal

2. 2

   Soak the bread crumbs in the half and half for 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl

3. 3

   Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet over low to moderate heat

4. 4

   When the foam starts to subside, add the onions and saute them for about 2 minutes

5. 5

   Let cool slightly

6. 6

   Add the beef, veal, pork, egg nutmeg, salt, pepper, and onions to the bread-crumb mixture

7. 7

   Gently combine the ingredients with your hands

8. 8

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for a couple of hours