Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce

Transform your dinner table into a gourmet experience with these indulgent Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce! Juicy, flavorful meatballs made from a perfect blend of ground beef and pork are elevated with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and onion for a savory richness. After being browned to golden perfection and baked to ensure a tender interior, they’re paired with a luscious, velvety blue cheese sauce made from heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese. This decadent sauce provides a tangy, creamy contrast to the hearty meatballs, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in under 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad to soak up every last drop of that irresistible sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground pork
• 60 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 200 ml Heavy cream
• 100 g Blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the meat mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. This recipe should yield approximately 20 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, brown the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Once all the meatballs are browned, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the blue cheese sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 7

Add the heavy cream to the melted butter and stir constantly until warmed through, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the crumbled blue cheese to the cream mixture. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate or bowl. Drizzle the blue cheese sauce over the top.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1408.9 grams (1408.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3862

Total Fat 307.50g	394%
Saturated Fat 138.70g	694%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 1172mg	391%
Sodium 6019mg	262%
Total Carbohydrate 66.70g	24%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 10.80g
Protein 191.30g	383%

Vitamin D 93IU	464%
Calcium 1148mg	88%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 1796mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.8%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 7.0%