Alpine Meatballs

By simplesahm | August 13, 2007

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 10 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups cooked rice

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine beef, pork, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, egg, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, celery leaves, nutmeg, allspice, and 1 cup cooked rice and mix gently. Form into 1" meatballs and place on a large baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until browned.

Combine 1 cup Swiss cheese with soup, milk, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and 2 cups cooked rice in large bowl. Add cooked meatballs and mix gently. Pour into 3 quart baking dish. Bake 325 degrees 40-45 minutes, until sauce bubbles around the edges.

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