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Swedish Meatballs Side Dishes: Easy & Delicious Pairings!

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I’m gonna tell ya what goes good with them Swedish meatballs. You know, them little balls of meat all covered in that creamy gravy. My grandkids, they just love ’em. So, here’s the scoop on what to eat with those tasty little things.

Swedish Meatballs Side Dishes: Easy & Delicious Pairings!

Taters, Taters, Taters

First thing that comes to mind is potatoes. Yep, mashed potatoes is the best. You get a big ol’ scoop of them fluffy taters, and you plop those meatballs right on top. The gravy, it just soaks right into the potatoes. Oh, it’s good eatin’!

Now, if you ain’t got the time to mash ’em, you can just boil some potatoes. Cut ’em up in chunks, boil ’em till they’re soft, and you’re good to go. Still tastes mighty fine with them Swedish meatballs, I tell ya.

Noodles and Rice, Too!

Some folks like noodles. Egg noodles, them wide ones. Cook ’em up, throw some butter on ’em, and they’re ready for them meatballs. Gravy and noodles, they’re friends, you know. They get along real nice.

  • Buttered Noodles: Just cook up some egg noodles and toss ’em with butter.
  • Mashed Potatoes: Creamy and fluffy, just how I like ’em.
  • Boiled Potatoes: Easier than mashin’, just as good.

And then there’s rice. Plain ol’ white rice, or that brown rice if you’re tryin’ to be healthy. Either way, rice is a good choice. It soaks up that gravy somethin’ fierce, just like them potatoes.

That Red Stuff

Now, you gotta have somethin’ red on the side. That’s what them Swedes do, I hear. It’s called lingonberry jam. Sounds fancy, but it’s just like jam, you know? Sweet and tart, kinda like cranberries, maybe. You put a little dollop of that lingonberry jam next to your meatballs and potatoes. Gives it a little somethin’ extra.

But if you can find that fancy jam in the store, no need to worry. Regular old cranberry sauce works just fine, the kind you get at Thanksgiving. Don’t matter if it’s from a can. It all tastes good to me, especially with these meatballs!

Swedish Meatballs Side Dishes: Easy & Delicious Pairings!

Other Green Things

If you want somethin’ green on your plate, you can have some peas. Little green peas, right out of the can or frozen, cooked up in a jiffy. They go alright with the meatballs and gravy. Or maybe some green beans. My grandma used to make green beans with bacon. Now that’s good eatin’, but maybe a bit much with the Swedish meatballs. Just plain green beans will do ya.

Don’t Forget the Bread!

And you gotta have some bread! A good piece of bread to sop up that gravy. Nothin’ fancy, just some white bread or maybe a roll. You tear off a piece and use it to get every last drop of that good stuff. Waste not, want not, that’s what I always say.

Simple is Best

Now, you can get all fancy with your side dishes, but you don’t need to. Swedish meatballs are good on their own, you know? But they’re even better with some simple side dishes. Like I said, potatoes, noodles, rice, that red jam stuff, some greens, and some bread. That’s all you need for a good, stick-to-your-ribs meal.

And don’t worry ’bout makin’ it look pretty. Just get it on the plate and eat it up! That’s what we do in my house, and everyone leaves the table happy and full. Best Swedish meatballs need good sides, and these are the best!

Some folks might say that side dishes for Swedish meatballs need to be fancy. Well, I say they are wrong! You don’t need all those fancy fixings. A good old plate of mashed potatoes with some of that gravy on top. That’s all you need. And don’t forget that red lingonberry jam! If you can find it, it’s worth it. If not, cranberry sauce will do just fine.

So there you have it. My take on side dishes for Swedish meatballs. Simple, tasty, and filling. Just the way food should be. Nothing fancy, just good old-fashioned home cooking. And remember, the most important ingredient is love. Cook with love, and it will always taste good!

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