Meatballs with cheese
4 servings
40 minutes
Meatballs with cheese are the true embodiment of comfort and home warmth. This recipe comes from Swedish cuisine, where meatballs are a culinary treasure. Inside the juicy minced meat lies a tender heart of melted cheese, adding softness and richness to the dish's flavor. Baked in the oven, they acquire a golden crust, while a fragrant sauce with tomato paste and herbs adds a piquant depth. They are served with mashed potatoes or fresh salad, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This dish is not just food but a warm memory of home hearths, cozy family evenings, and enjoying simple yet impeccable tastes.
1
Soak the bread in water or milk, then squeeze it out. Mix the minced meat with the bread, add grated onion, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Ground meat: 500 g
- White bread: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Condiments and seasonings: to taste
- Condiments and seasonings: to taste
2
Cut the cheese into cubes, about 1x1 cm. Make small balls from the prepared minced meat, press each in your palm to form a small patty. Place a cube of cheese in the center and roll the patty into a ball so that the cheese is inside the meatball.
- Cheese: 200 g
3
Place the cheese meatballs on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for about 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees.
4
For the sauce, sauté finely chopped onion, add tomato paste, flour, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about three minutes, then add herbs.
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Condiments and seasonings: to taste
- Fresh herbs: to taste
5
Before serving, drizzle the meatballs with sauce.
