All Things Swedish Meatballs

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From frozen to from-scratch, this is your one-stop shop for all things Swedish Meatballs! Start with the easy slow-cooker version or go all in with homemade! You’ll find every recipe you need (including sides to go with it!) right here.

A close up of Swedish meatballs in sauce.

Want Something Easy? Start Here.

This recipe starts out pretty basic, but keeps all the yummy flavor! Cook this if you are looking for a dump-and-go meal with very little prep!

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

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Start simple! This recipe packs big flavor with hardly any effort. Just toss frozen meatballs in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you.

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Easy Optional Sides

Side Dishes

Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes

30 minutes

Salads

Copycat Olive Garden Salad

15 minutes

Side Dishes

How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Rice

20 minutes

Quick Tip

No need to thaw! Toss those frozen meatballs right in the slow cooker and let the sauce do the work. Dinner’s on autopilot.

Ready for Variety? Mix it Up.

Ready to mix things up? If your kids love Swedish Meatballs as much as mine, these recipes take my basic recipe and turn it into fun variations that keep things interesting.

Dinner

Swedish Meatball Pasta

50 minutes

Dinner

Swedish Meatball Casserole

45 minutes

Dinner

Swedish Meatball Soup

50 minutes

Double It Up

Double the meatballs now, and you’ll have an easy head start on a few different dinners later in the week.

Change Up the Classic Sauce

Let’s be honest. Swedish Meatballs are all about the sauce. So I’ve created a classic Sour Cream Gravy for you! It’s delicious and authentic!

Sour Cream Gravy

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Step up from the basics with this creamy, tangy sour cream gravy. Made from real pan drippings, it’s simple but feels special.

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BUT if you love the meatballs and want to try another sauce, here are a few gravy recipes you can try!

More Gravy Recipes to Try

American

Brown Gravy

8 minutes

Dressings, Sauces, and Dips

Onion Gravy

30 minutes

Mushroom gravy cooking in a large skillet.

Dressings, Sauces, and Dips

Homemade Mushroom Gravy

20 minutes

Don’t Rush the Sauce

Don’t rush the sauce, it’s worth it. After cooking the meatballs, pour off most of the grease, but keep those golden bits for flavor. Whisk in flour and broth until smooth, then finish with a spoonful of sour cream or cream for that silky texture. Too thick? A quick splash of milk brings it right back.

From Scratch Traditional Swedish Meatballs

Got extra time? This recipe walks you through making Swedish meatballs completely from scratch. Homemade gravy AND perfectly seasoned meatballs. And don’t worry, it’s easier than it looks. You’ve got this!

Homemade Swedish Meatballs

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4.74 from 442 votes
Even though these are made from scratch, they are simple and just take a little extra time. The flavor is out of this world and it's why this is one of the most popular recipes on the site.

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Sides to Complete Your Meal

Side Dishes

Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

15 minutes

Rolls

1-Hour Rolls

1 hour 3 minutes

Salads

Caesar Wedge Salad

10 minutes

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