Classic Baked Swedish Meatballs

Recipe from The Spruce Eats

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs, from about 3 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon minced dried onion, or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or allspice
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 1 cup half-and-half, or light cream