Swedish Meatballs:

• 1 slice white bread, finely diced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound lean ground pork
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Gravy:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups warm beef broth
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley