Finnish Meatballs

¾

cup

whole milk

3

slices white bread, crusts removed

6

oz

Valley Shepherd Califon Tomme, Cato Corner Dutch Farmstead or other mild

and buttery Gouda-style cheese

1 ½

cups

loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, finely minced

¾

cup

finely minced onion

2

large eggs

2

tsp

salt

½

tsp

ground white pepper

¼

tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1

Tbs

ground allspice

1

lb

lean ground beef

1

lb

ground pork

½

cup

flour

¾

cup

chicken or beef broth

¼

cup

vegetable oil, or as needed

½

cup

heavy cream.

1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk just until steaming. Remove from heat and press bread into the milk; set aside.

2

Grate cheese on large holes of a box grater and place in large bowl. Add parsley, onion, eggs, salt, white pepper, black pepper and allspice. Stir well to combine. Add ground beef, ground pork and milk-soaked bread. Knead by hand or mix with a large wooden spoon until well-blended.

3

Spread flour on a plate. Roll meat mixture into 1½-inch balls, and roll in flour to coat. Place a Dutch oven over very low heat, and add broth. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4

Working in batches, add enough meatballs to loosely fill pan. Sear for about 1 minute, then shake pan to turn meatballs. Continue until well browned on all sides, adding more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer meatballs to Dutch oven and allow them to gently simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring carefully from time to time. Add cream and heat just until warmed. If desired, serve with small potatoes or egg noodles that have been tossed with butter and parsley.

Source

Source: Lisa Hedl