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Discover what to serve with Swedish meatballs so you can pair this meaty main dish covered in creamy gravy sauce with the perfect sides! This list has something for everyone - so no matter who you're cooking for, there's bound to be a recipe that will compliment your meal perfectly!
All the best dishes to compliment your Swedish meatballs with delicious gravy sauce!
These meatballs are a crowd favorite for all ages and never fail to please. However, the flavors of the ingredients can be enhanced even further by serving them with other mouthwatering dishes.
In case you're wondering what other dishes you could serve with Swedish meatballs, this list should provide you with some ideas. This collection of recipes includes dishes that are simple to prepare, popular with the crowd, and full of delicious flavors.
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- 1. Buttered Noodles
- 2. Basmati Rice
- 3. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic and Parmesan
- 4. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 5. Lemon Asparagus Orzo
- 6. Vermicelli Rice
- 7. Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce
- 8. Boiled Potatoes
- 9. Crockpot Cabbage
- 10. Braised Red Cabbage
- 11. Sauteed Green Beans
- 12. Microwave Cauliflower
- 13. Creamed Spinach
- 14. Cheese Rolls
- 15. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
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1. Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are such a simple but delightful dish that comes together quickly and is extremely versatile. These noodles go well with any type of protein, including seafood, vegetables, pork, and beef.
Because they complement each other so well, Swedish meatballs are frequently served with buttered noodles. If you want an easy but hearty dish, then try these two together, and you won't be disappointed.
Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love!
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2. Basmati Rice
Basmati rice is exceptionally light, fluffy, and tender. In addition, this rice is so filling. If you've never had Basmati rice with Swedish meatballs, you're seriously missing out.
These two dishes complement each other perfectly because Basmati rice has a simple and light flavor, whereas Swedish meatballs are flavorful and complex. This combination is unquestionably delicious!
Instant Pot Basmati Rice
This Instant Pot basmati rice is the easiest way ever to turn out perfect, fluffy basmati rice each and every time! A quick cold water rinse and a few minutes of cooking are all it takes to have your rice ready to serve! It's perfect for meal prepping, too!
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3. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic and Parmesan
While there are countless ways to prepare broccoli, roasting it with garlic and Parmesan is one of the best. We love that this dish is flavorful, easy to make, and most importantly, nutritious!
Broccoli is widely available all year, so this is a great side dish for your Swedish meatballs no matter the season!
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!
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4. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a flavorful variation of traditional mashed potatoes. This dish is just as simple to make as traditional mashed potatoes but with a few additional ingredients to make it more flavorful.
If you want to switch up your mashed potato game, try this dish, which goes well with Swedish meatballs.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are smooth and fluffy with a rich garlic flavor from incorporating oven-roasted garlic! These mashed potatoes are so creamy and rich that you won't even need gravy. They're sure to become your new go-to favorite mashed potato recipe!
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5. Lemon Asparagus Orzo
The tangy lemon asparagus orzo is a great match for Swedish meatballs because it balances out the flavors. This dish can be made in a matter of minutes using only a few simple and inexpensive ingredients.
We can't get enough of this delicious pasta side, because the flavors of lemon, asparagus, and orzo are just so irresistible!
Lemon Asparagus Orzo
This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!
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6. Vermicelli Rice
Toasted vermicelli pasta and long-grain Basmati rice come together in this mouthwatering side dish. This flavorful rice and pasta combo packs a powerful flavor punch despite the simplicity of its preparation.
Vermicelli is so easy to make, and it has a rich depth of flavor perfect for switching it up from traditional white rice.
Vermicelli Rice
Vermicelli rice is an amazingly popular Middle Eastern side dish that combines toasted vermicelli pasta with long-grain Basmati rice! The flavorful rice side dish is easy to make, extremely versatile, and intensely flavorful. You would never know it only has a few ingredients!
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7. Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce
Apple cider cranberry sauce is a delicious combination of spiced apples, sweet sparkling apple cider, and tart cranberries. It's a holiday favorite because it's so simple to make.
However, you don't have to wait until the holidays to enjoy this dish. Serve with Swedish meatballs for a delightful and mouthwatering meal any time of year.
Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce
My apple cider cranberry sauce is the perfect blend of spiced apples, sweet sparkling apple cider, and tangy cranberries for Thanksgiving! It is tart, sweet, and full of juicy apple flavor! This easy-to-make cranberry sauce is sure to be a new family favorite for the holidays!
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8. Boiled Potatoes
Boiled potatoes don't require a lot of ingredients or a complicated cooking process to be scrumptious. When you try this dish, you'll wonder why you've been putting so much effort into potatoes!
This dish will quickly become a favorite because it is both tasty and simple to prepare.
Boiled Potatoes
These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!
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9. Crockpot Cabbage
If you're looking for an easy-to-make side dish, look no further than the Crockpot Cabbage, which features a combination of crispy bacon and tender cabbage, onions, garlic, and broth. It's so simple to make this comfort food in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
Then, when you're ready to serve it, simply reheat it in the oven. Finally, cook up a batch of Swedish meatballs to go along with it for a flavorful dinner.
Crockpot Cabbage
This Crockpot cabbage combines tender cabbage, bacon, onion, garlic, and broth, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker! That tasty comfort food flavor that you grew up enjoying at your Grandma's house comes alive in this simple cabbage recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and light prep work, you'll have a tasty vegetable side dish that even your kids will like!
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10. Braised Red Cabbage
This stunning dish is almost too beautiful to eat. Red cabbage is perfectly seasoned and cooked tender, and it pairs well with just about anything.
It is so bold and eye-catching that it will undoubtedly impress your guests. The best part is that it is absolutely delish!
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a German side dish that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples are cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot. It’s super easy to make, incredibly delicious, and ready on the table in less than 25 minutes!
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11. Sauteed Green Beans
It's hard to believe how simple and straightforward the preparation of sauteed green beans is. The green beans are sauteed until crisp-tender, the perfect contrast to juicy meatballs.
Even though the ingredients are inexpensive, the green beans look so beautiful and elegant.
Sauteed Green Beans
These sauteed green beans are simple, easy, and delicious and make a flavorful, healthy side dish in a snap! This simple recipe requires fresh green beans, but no blanching is required, and you will have perfectly tender-crisp green beans every time! They are perfect for any occasion!
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12. Microwave Cauliflower
Microwaved cauliflower is the simplest of all possible side dishes. When you want something quick and easy but still delicious, microwaved cauliflower with Swedish meatballs is a great option.
Using this method is the quickest and easiest way to cook cauliflower, and the dish always comes out perfectly tender and delicious.
Microwave Cauliflower
Perfect, tasty, and tender microwave cauliflower is the best way to steam your fresh cauliflower any night of the week! This no-fuss method takes just minutes to serve up delightfully tender-crisp cauliflower as a side to any family meal!
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13. Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a terrific accompaniment for steak, but it also goes well with fish, poultry, and meats such as Swedish meatballs. This creamy dish is so delicious that you'll want to keep coming back for more.
Creamed spinach comes together quickly and is the best way to use up any extra spinach you have to keep it from going bad.
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Steakhouse creamed spinach is one of my all-time favorite sides because it's rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Spinach is coated in a creamy sauce loaded with mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan – it’s perfect for Sunday dinner, date night, or anytime you want an amazing side!
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14. Cheese Rolls
It's easy to whip up a batch of these delicious cheese rolls, and they are always a hit with people of all ages. So if you're looking for a side dish that the whole family can enjoy, this is the one!
These cheesy rolls will not disappoint bread connoisseurs. Because they're so light, they practically dissolve in your mouth.
Cheese Bread Rolls
These easy cheese bread rolls take the usual dinner rolls to a new level of deliciousness! They pair with practically anything to round out your family meals with a wonderful side of bread that the whole family will rave about!
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15. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
This refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with fresh dill, red onion, and cherry tomatoes is the perfect light side dish or appetizer. Nothing beats this salad for freshness and flavor, which has the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
Cucumber vinegar salad with dill is a great side dish for any time of the week and goes well with a bunch of other dishes such as Shepherd's pie and Swedish meatballs.
Cucumber Vinegar Salad
This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal! This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn't get any better!
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What To Serve With Swedish Meatballs: Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes (+More Great Recipes!)
Discover what to serve with Swedish meatballs so you can pair this meaty main dish covered in creamy gravy sauce with the perfect sides! This list has something for everyone- so no matter who you're cooking for, there's bound to be a recipe that will compliment your meal perfectly!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs russet potatoes (washed and cubed - peeling optional)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- ½ tablespoon dried minced onion (or ½ cup finely diced white or yellow onion)
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- 6 slices bacon (crisped and crumbled or chopped)
- â…” cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt or mayo)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened, at room temperature)
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese (grated, or use colby-jack or a combo with monterey jack or mozzarella)
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional garnish)
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and grease or line a your 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil.
Place the cubed potatoes onto your prepared baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. Add the dried minced onion, salt, and pepper then toss to coat with oil. Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil.
Roast the potatoes at 400°F (205°C) for 30 minutes covered, then remove the aluminum foil and continue roasting your cubed potatoes for 25-30 minutes more or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Crisp your bacon in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, set aside to drain when done then chop or crumble.
In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the sour cream (or Greek yogurt, or mayo) with softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch mix, and parsley.
Combine the tender, roasted potatoes with the cheese mixture until evenly distributed then leave uncovered and return to your oven. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove from the oven when done and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier roasted potatoes, arrange your potatoes on a baking sheet and roast them for 55 minutes to an hour uncovered (or until tender). Then, transfer into a 9x13 and combine with cheesy goodness to finish as instructed above.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 12g (24%) | Fat: 29g (45%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg (20%) | Sodium: 718mg (31%) | Potassium: 815mg (23%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 530IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 212mg (21%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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