Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Very rich and creamy. Lovely flavor.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  fine dry breadcrumb
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped onions
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme
•  hot cooked  noodles

Directions

1. Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
2. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet; add meatballs, and brown on all sides.
4. Remove meatballs from pan; set aside.
5. Drain drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in skillet.
6. Stir in cream cheese, milk, water, parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and thyme into drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
7. Return meatballs to skillet.
8. Serve over noodles, if desired.