Looking for a fun snack for your upcoming Independence Day celebrations? These Coffee Coated Swedish Meatballs are not only a crowd pleaser, but are made with our vitamin infused coffee to add a little something extra to this classic dish.

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 pound each ground beef, turkey and pork

GRAVY INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 14 ½  ounces beef broth
• 2 oz  hot VitaCup coffee Breakfast blend

OPTIONAL INGREDIENT:

• Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

SUPPLIES YOU'LL NEED:

• All above ingredients
• Large Bowl
• Whisk
• Oven
• Baking Pan
• Paper Towels
• Small Saucepan
• Stove
• Serving dish
• Cooking spray

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and cream; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the beaten egg, onion, parsley, salt, nutmeg and ginger.
3. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into 1-in. balls.
5. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
6. Bake, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
7. Transfer meatballs to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
8. Scrape pan drippings into a small saucepan; stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and coffee. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs.
9. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
10. Serve with noodles if desired.

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