What to Serve with Swedish Meatballs

Published: Mar 21, 2023 · Modified: Apr 24, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

Swedish meatballs are one of those classic comfort food dishes that people love. And why not? They're delicious and easy to make, which makes them perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. But what to serve with Swedish meatballs?

The options can be overwhelming, so today we'll take the stress out of side dish selection by providing you with some great ideas for what to serve alongside your tasty Swedish meatballs.

Whether you're looking for something light and healthy or carb-filled and comforting, there's something here guaranteed to please everyone at your table!

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What are Swedish meatballs?

Swedish meatballs are a classic dish made of ground beef and pork, seasoned with allspice, nutmeg, and white pepper. They're simmered in a creamy sauce and served with a variety of side dishes.

What is the difference between Swedish meatballs and Italian meatballs?

Italian meatballs are usually made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and they're typically seasoned with garlic, parsley, oregano, and Parmesan cheese. Swedish meatballs often contain onion in the mix as well, and they're lightly seasoned with allspice, nutmeg, and white pepper.

How healthy are they?

Swedish meatballs can be a healthy addition to your diet. Ground beef and pork are both excellent sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nourishing choice. Plus, the seasonings add flavor without additional calories or fat.

Are they an appetizer or a main dish?

Swedish meatballs can be served as either an appetizer or a main dish. If you're serving them as an appetizer, keep the portion size small and pair it with a light salad or vegetable side dish.

For a main course, serve Swedish meatballs alongside mashed potatoes, noodles, steamed vegetables, or another carbohydrate-based side dish.

What are the best side dishes for Swedish meatballs?

The best side dishes for Swedish meatballs depend on your personal taste and dietary preferences. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, egg noodles, steamed vegetables, dill cucumber salad, lingonberry jam, pickled beets, roasted root vegetables, and sautéed cabbage. No matter what you choose, your Swedish meatballs will be delicious!

Suggestions for what to serve with Swedish meatballs

The following are recipes that my family loves. We pair them with a variety of dishes, not just Swedish meatballs. Having this list of sides handy helps to decide what to serve with Swedish meatballs to make them a full and complete meal.

Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar

When it comes to making cucumber salad, my gran knew what she was doing. She taught me all about making old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar. That's why I lovingly sometimes call this dish, Grandma's Best Cucumber Salad. It's made with crispy slices of cucumber and onion in a simple dill vinegar dressing!

Cucumber and onion salad in vinegar.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

This is by far the BEST Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole! Creamy mashed potatoes combine with sour cream, butter and cheese to make the base of the dish and then add on plenty of toppings. It's the perfect potato casserole for holidays, lazy weekends, or any time you need an easy, yet delicious potato side dish.

A spoonful of loaded mashed potato casserole up over a plate with more.

Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes

Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe creates the best small baby potatoes in an air fryer EVER for breakfast or dinner!

Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole

This sliced potato casserole is made with layers of real potatoes, bacon, onions, and cheese for the best comfort food ever! Perfect for any occasion, it's one recipe you'll keep coming back to again and again.

Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole with Sliced Potatoes on the table.

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air fryer hasselback potatoes are a new way to enjoy classic comfort food. They're full of buttery flavor and always perfectly cooked.

Pepper Jack Potato Casserole

This pepper jack potato casserole is a cheesy potato casserole with everything but the kitchen sink. Try it once and love it forever.

Wooden spoon scooping some pepper jack potato casserole.

Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!

Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Savory Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion

This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Savory corn muffins on a rack cooling.

Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese

This Broccoli Cornbread recipe takes classic cornbread up a notch. Broccoli cornbread with cheese is a favorite Southern side that goes with practically anything. The addition of broccoli and Cheddar helps make this cornbread incredibly savory, moist, and oh-so-delicious.

Red Red Rice

Red Red Rice is an easy side dish that we have been making for years. So different and a tasty change from traditional rice dishes with so many options!

Red Red Rice

Honey Maple Glazed Carrots

Make these honey and maple carrots as a side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner or holiday get-together. They're ridiculously easy to make, and taste incredible too!

Sliced, glazed Honey Maple Carrots garnished with chopped parsley in a pan and a wooden spoon holds up a spoonful.

Homemade Chicken Fried Rice

This homemade chicken fried rice is a real crowd pleaser, and it's so easy to make. When you make this easy chicken fried rice, it goes fast!

Mixed Green Salad with Fruit and Nuts

This mixed green salad with fruit and nuts is full of flavor and so healthy, too. It's a garden of flavors that we love served with a delicious pomegranate vinaigrette. It's the perfect summer salad with berries! Yum!

A bowl of mixed green salad with fruit and nuts on the table with a fork and dressing.

Skillet Roasted Broccoli

This Skillet Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy to prepare, totally delicious and is a definite keeper! The technique is absolutely brilliant!

Skillet Roasted Broccoli.

Broccoli Crunch Salad

This Broccoli Crunch Salad is full of crispy broccoli florets, sweet pears, raisins, onion, crunchy nuts, cheese, and bacon! It's an explosion of flavors and texture. It requires no cooking and goes together in just a few minutes and makes a tasty side for all your picnic, cookout, and potluck needs.

A white bowl filled with Amish broccoli salad with a serving spoon.

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It's perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.

A bowl of easy cheesy scalloped potatoes stacked in another bowl with a fork lifting up a potato slice.

Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower

Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!

Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed full of cheesy flavor, you'll want to make this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice often!

Scalloped Corn Casserole

This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. The savory, versatile corn side dish goes well with holiday dinners, and alongside practically any meal. It's a homey casserole that everyone will love.

Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chardonnay Vinaigrette is full of berries, candied pecans, and more! It's easy to make and a delicious way to enjoy summer berries.

A bowl of strawberry spinach salad on the table with a wooden spoon in the bowl.

Creamy Sweet Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix

Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix is a quick and easy side dish. The sweet, custardy, and creamy corn casserole is made with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Swedish meatballs are a delicious and easy dinner option that can be dressed up with a variety of sides. Whether you're looking for something light and healthy or carb-filled and comforting, there's surely something among these suggestions to please everyone at your table! Enjoy!

I hope this article helps you plan the perfect meal by knowing what to serve with Swedish meatballs. Happy cooking!

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