Swedish Meatballs

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 c. dry sherry
• 1/2 tsp. ground mace
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream
• All purpose flour
• 2 T. salad oil
• 2 T. butter or margarine
• 1 10 oz. can condensed beef consommé

In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients with 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; shape into 40 small meatballs. On waxed paper, in about 1/4 cup flour, coat meatballs.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour until well blended and smooth. Gradually stir in undiluted consommé and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Add meatballs, simmer, covered for fifteen minutes or until meatballs are tender.

• Yields: 40 appetizers
• Preparation time 1 hour 30 minutes