Saucy Blue Cheese Meatballs

• MEATBALLS
• lbs extra lean ground beef↗2 lb
• cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)1 cup
• tablespoons green onions (chopped)↗2 tbsp
• teaspoon seasoning salt↗1⁄2 tsp
• tablespoons Worcestershire sauce↗2 tbsp
• cup butter (1/2 stick)↗1⁄4 cup
• SAUCE
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄8 tsp
• teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)↗1⁄4 tsp
• tablespoon flour↗1 tbsp
• cups half-and-half cream↗2 cup
• cup fresh parsley (chopped)↗3⁄4 - 1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, using your hands, combine beef, blue cheese, onion, salt and Worcestershire sauce.

2. 2

   Roll into 24 balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Working in two batches if necessary, brown the meatballs.

4. 4

   Return all meatballs to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel to drain.

5. 5

   Pour salt, pepper, and flour into the drippings in the skillet; stir briefly until flour browns slightly; add half & half, stirring constantly, while increasing heat to medium-high and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Place meatballs on a platter or in a slow cooker to stay warm, spoon sauce over the meatballs and garnish with the chopped parsley.

7. 7

   Serve over noodles or rice, and round out the meal with steamed sugar snaps or green beans.