Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lbs

extra lean ground beef

1 cup

blue cheese

crumbled

2 tbsp

green onions

chopped

0.5 tsp

seasoning salt

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.25 cup

butter

0.13 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

1 tbsp

flour

2 cups

half-and-half cream

0.88 cup

fresh parsley

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, blue cheese, green onions, seasoning salt, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands.

Step 2
~2 min

Roll the mixture into 24 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Step 3
~2 min

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4
~2 min

Brown the meatballs in the skillet, working in two batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Step 5
~2 min

Return all meatballs to the skillet.

Step 6
~2 min

Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 7
~2 min

Transfer the cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Step 8
~2 min

Pour salt, black pepper, and flour into the drippings remaining in the skillet.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir briefly until the flour browns slightly.

Step 10
~2 min

Add half-and-half cream to the skillet, stirring constantly while increasing the heat to medium-high.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Place the meatballs on a serving platter or in a slow cooker to keep warm.

Step 13
~2 min

Spoon the creamy blue cheese sauce over the meatballs.

Step 14
~2 min

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve the saucy blue cheese meatballs over noodles or rice.

Step 16
~2 min

Consider adding steamed sugar snaps or green beans as a side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not overmix the meatball mixture to prevent tough meatballs.

Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatball sizes.

For a thicker sauce, use a slurry of cornstarch and water instead of flour.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over rice or noodles.

Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed green beans
Mashed potatoes
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Party appetizer

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Game day
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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