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It has been raining for what seems like an entire month straight. Our farmers are thrilled but all of the rainy gloominess made me hungry for some good ole Southern comfort food.
Years ago our family attended a Christian Summer camp that, aside from its life-changing experiences with God, was also known for its delicious Southern cooking.
One of my absolute favorite dishes made at the camp was meatballs and gravy that they served over a bed of white rice. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever eaten!
After searching lots of meatball recipes and not quite finding exactly what I wanted, I decided this week to develop my own recipe which I served over mashed potatoes.
The kids raved about these delightful meatballs and rich gravy and each gave their blessing to pass the goodness on to you. These meatballs in creamy gravy are simply delightful!
If you’ve been hesitant to make your own homemade meatballs in the past, now’s the time to give it a try! Trust me, it’s not very hard and these tender meatballs are worth it!
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Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes This delicious recipe for Southern Meatballs and Gravy goes perfect with a side of white or brown rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. It's a staple in our home and a delicious and quick weeknight meal your family is going to love! When mixing and forming meatballs, there’s really no better way to do it than with your hands, so just dig in and get messy! Some people like to use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to easily form the balls. You might be tempted to add salt or black pepper but with the spices already in the sausage, you really don’t need it. You can always add salt and pepper later if you feel the brown gravy needs it. Print the recipe card or pin to Pinterest so you can find this recipe easily later. Yield: 8Serving Size: 1 These nutritional facts are an estimate. Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on PinterestSouthern Meatballs And Gravy Recipe
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Amount Per Serving:Calories: 728Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1034mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 36gDid you make this recipe?
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Pour these delicious meatballs over mashed potatoes or hot white rice. Add a vegetable like green beans and voila! A perfect meal for any night of the week!
I hope your whole family enjoys them as much as ours has! You probably won’t have any leftovers but if you do, store them in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.
Let me know if this becomes a favorite recipe at your home too!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use onion powder instead of fresh onion? I think fresh always tastes better, but in a pinch, sure. Use 1/2 tablespoon in place of the 1/2 fresh onion.
- Can these be frozen? Yes, for sure! I love to make extra and freeze ahead. Make sure you store them in a quality freezer bag and they should keep up to 6 months. Defrost your frozen meatballs before cooking.
- Can I use chicken broth instead of beef broth? Beef broth is going to taste better, but in a pinch, it should be okay to substitute (although I have to admit, I’ve never tried this. Let me know how it turns out if you do!
- What – no sour cream? Yes, you read that right, this recipe does not include sour cream or
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