Swedish Meatballs

These Swedish Cocktail Meatballs are the perfect bites for any meal time. You can even make them ahead of time!

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It costs approximately $15.66 to make these meatballs. The recipe makes twelve servings for about $1.31 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Unsalted butter – $0.66 – Yellow onions – $1.24 – Ground beef – $4.78 – Ground pork – $4.39 – All-purpose flour – $0.05 PER SERVING COST: $1.31 PER SERVING COST: $1.31 RECIPE COST: $15.66 RECIPE COST: $15.66 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for about 8 minutes.

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Transfer onions to a large bowl and add bread, ¼ cup broth, ¼ cup sour cream, yolks, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

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Add ground beef and pork. Knead until well combined.

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Roll the meat mixture into 1 ¼-inch meatballs and place them on a prepared wire rack.

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Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Then transfer meatballs to a slow cooker.

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