Swedish Meatball Sliders
Description
A kid-approved fika snack or dinner-party delight—Scandi comfort in every bite. Makes 8–10 sliders.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, pork, or turkey
- ¼ cup plain Skyr or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or quick oats
- 1 egg
- 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 (optional)
- Toothpicks for serving (optional)
For the Meatballs:
For the Creamy Sauce (optional):
Assembly:
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix ground meat, egg, yogurt, breadcrumbs, onion, allspice, and seasonings until just combined.
- 2
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).- 3
Prepare the Sauce (Optional):- 4
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.Assemble the Sliders:- 5
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).- 6
Top with greens or cucumber and finish with bun top.Serve Warm:- 7
Skewer with a toothpick for easy handling and serve on a wooden board or lunch tray.NoteSwede 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
Abby PhillipsFoodie + Boy Mom - 2
Make the Meatballs: