Creamy Roasted Garlic and Onion Meatballs *

 2 Tbsp butter

1 onion, cut into small wedges

2 Tbsp minced garlic

2 Tbsp all purpose flour

1/2 tsp pepper

2 cups half and half

1 pkg (16 oz) frozen meatballs

Chopped fresh parsley

Hot cooked rice or pasta, if desired to eat as meal rather than appetizer

In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Cook onion and garlic in butter 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.  Sprinkle flour and pepper over onion mixture.  Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Slowly add half and half, stirring constantly.  Stir in meatballs.  Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and meatballs are hot.  Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.  If eating as main dish,, serve over rice or pasta.  If serving as appetizer, place in crock pot on warm or low.

Serves 4