Meatballs, those little round gems made from ground meat, eggs, and seasonings, are one of the best foods to have on hand for a quick dinner. Combine the breadcrumbs with the cream in a large mixing bowl and leave for a little while to swell. The Italian version, polpette, are more delicate and are not necessarily paired with pasta (find some polpette recipes in our family feasting meatball selection).
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs is a classic and rich recipe that is super easy to make. Harrell, chef and partner at Cibo e Beve Italian Kitchen & Bar, has many meatball tricks up her sleeve. For this recipe, use only the bottom four inches: Cut off the bottom, peel off and discard any dry outer layers to get to the tender bulb, trim it to four inches, and proceed with the recipe.
Freeze them after baking or cut this recipe in half …