Name: Swedish Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, pork, or turkey; ¼ cup plain Skyr or Greek yogurt; ½ cup breadcrumbs or quick oats; ½ small yellow onion, finely grated or sautéed; ¼ tsp ground allspice; Salt & pepper to taste; Olive oil or butter for browning; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth; 2 tbsp Skyr or light sour cream; Pinch of salt and white pepper; 8-10 mini slider buns or soft dinner rolls; ¼ cup lingonberry jam or preserves; ½ cup baby arugula, spinach, or quick-pickled cucumber; Toothpicks for serving

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Swedish Meatball Sliders

Author: Abby Cuisine: American, Swedish Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Kids

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

F Fresh Fruits + Berries L Lingonberries

Description

A kid-approved fika snack or dinner-party delight—Scandi comfort in every bite. Makes 8–10 sliders.

Instructions

Make the Meatballs:

In a bowl, mix ground meat, egg, yogurt, breadcrumbs, onion, allspice, and seasonings until just combined.

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Roll into 1½-inch balls. Heat oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides. Cover and cook until fully done (about 8–10 min).

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Prepare the Sauce (Optional):

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In the same pan, melt butter, stir in flour to form a roux. Slowly whisk in broth and simmer. Add Skyr and stir until smooth.

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Assemble the Sliders:

Slice buns in half. Spread a small amount of lingonberry jam on the bottom half. Add a meatball (and a spoon of sauce, if using).

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Top with greens or cucumber and finish with bun top.

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Serve Warm:

Skewer with a toothpick for easy handling and serve on a wooden board or lunch tray.

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Note

Swede Dish Tips

Use whole wheat slider buns for a heartier option
Make ahead: Cook meatballs in bulk and freeze for quick meals
Make it a build-your-own fika bar for kids with mini buns, toppings, and sauces

Swedish Meatball Sliders

Swedish Meatball Sliders

Description

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

For the Creamy Sauce (optional):

Assembly: