Meatballs with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb (450g) ground beef

½ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Cheese Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Prepare the Meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined. Shape into 1-2 inch meatballs.

Cook the Meatballs:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare the Cheese Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, stir in the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble:

Place the meatballs on a dish, pour the cheese sauce over them, and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Enjoy!