Step into the cozy kitchens of Sweden and explore the heartwarming flavors of traditional Swedish cuisine. Known for its comforting and hearty dishes, Swedish cooking beautifully combines simplicity with rich, satisfying flavors. From iconic meatballs and creamy gravlax to sweet, aromatic cinnamon buns, bring a touch of Scandinavian charm to your table with these 25+ Swedish Recipes!
What are some traditional Swedish dishes?
Examples include Swedish meatballs (köttbullar), gravlax (cured salmon), and Swedish pancakes (plättar).
What are some popular Swedish desserts?
Kanelbullar (Cinnamon Buns): Soft, sweet buns flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and often topped with sugar. They’re a beloved treat during “fika.”
Kladdkaka: A gooey, dense chocolate cake that’s similar to a brownie but with a slightly crisp top and a soft, fudgy interior.
Äppelkaka (Apple Cake): A simple, moist apple cake that’s often spiced with cinnamon and served with whipped cream or vanilla sauce.
What are the key ingredients in Swedish cuisine?
Common ingredients include lingonberries, dill, potatoes, meat (especially beef and pork), fish, cream, rye flour, etc.
Be sure to check out my post for 20+ Ideas of What to Serve with Swedish Meatballs as well!
Swedish Recipes
Easy Turkey Swedish Meatballs
Easy Turkey Swedish Meatballs are a lightened-up version of traditional Swedish Meatballs. Served in a delicious, creamy sauce. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.
Turkey Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Pancakes
My go-to recipe for Swedish pancakes! Buttery, tender, and thick enough to sink your teeth into but with a nice thin, delicate, lacy edge.Recipe: Pinch of Yum
Swedish Pancakes
Swedish Cardamom Buns (Kardemummabullar)
Transport yourself to Stockholm with these easy, homemade Swedish cardamom buns (kardemummabullar)! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with aromatic cardamom flavor—perfect for your next fika!Recipe: True North Kitchen
Traditional Swedish Cardamom Buns
Swedish Cheese Pie (Västerbottenostpaj)
This Cheese Pie (Västerbottenostpaj) from Sweden is a staple of Midsummer festivities. Creamy, nutty, and simply delicious — and don’t worry, you can easily make it home!Recipe: Food and Journeys
Swedish Cheese Pie
Swedish Beef Stew (Kalops)
Sometimes called ‘Allspice Beef Stew,’ this traditional Swedish stew (Kalops) is an excellent addition to your comfort-food collection. Minimal ingredients and prepared only on the stovetop — and the best part? It’s packed with flavor!Recipe: Food and Journeys
Swedish Beef Stew (Kalops)
Pyttipanna (Swedish Hash)
A classic Swedish dish that you can easily prepare! Pyttipanna (Swedish Hash) is tasty, filling, and ready in no time. An easy potato hash recipe that you would surely be making regularly!Recipe: Food and Journeys
Swedish Hash
Swedish Cream Recipe
Amazingly smooth Swedish Cream Recipe. Classic “Swedish Krem” or “Swedish Creme” with a vibrant berry compote on top. Recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Swedish Cream
Semlor (Swedish Lenten Buns)
These buns are soft and sweet with a hint of cardamom, filled with a buttery marzipan mixture and topped with whipped cream!Recipe: Skandi Baking
Swedish Lenten Buns
Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)
There is something so homey and cozy about apple desserts, cakes in particular. This simple Swedish Apple Cake is my personal favorite….a deliciously moist cardamom cake topped with cinnamon-y caramelized apples cooked in butter and sugar. It's the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon cup of coffee, particularly during apple season!Recipe: True North Kitchen
Swedish Apple Cake
Swedish Wholegrain Bread – Nordic Kitchen stories
Healthy, wholesome and delicious describe this Swedish Wholegrain Loaf. Easy to make and stores well for several days.Recipe: Nordic Kitchen Stories
Swedish Wholegrain Bread
Swedish Fishballs (Fiskbullar)
Swedish Fishballs or Fiskbullar are a delicious and comforting dish. Serve with a sauce and salad and you have the perfect midweek meal.Recipe: Nordic Kitchen Stories
Swedish Fishballs
Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)
This retro Scandi classic is well worth making. Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake) is perfect to serve at summer parties & celebrations.Recipe: Nordic Kitchen Stories
Swedish Sandwich Cake
Swedish Sourdough Skorpor – (Rusks) – Nordic Kitchen stories
For breakfast or a snack these Swedish Sourdough Skorpor (Rusks) are a great larder staple. Top with cheese or marmalade.Recipe: Nordic Kitchen Stories
Swedish Sourdough Rusks
Easy Swedish Crispbread (Knäckebröd)
Thin, crisp and so easy to make from scratch, this traditional recipe for rye Swedish Crispbread (Knäckebröd) is sure to become a regular part of your baking rotation. Recipe: True North Kitchen
Swedish Crispbread
Buttery Swedish Dill Potatoes (Färskpotatis med Dill)
These buttery, herby, perfectly seasoned Swedish Dill Potatoes are the ideal compliment to any meal. So simple and easy to prepare but deceptively delicious! Recipe: True North Kitchen
Buttery Swedish Dill Potatoes
Swedish Tosca Cake (Toscakaka)
Toscakaka is a simple, buttery cake, topped with chewy and crisp caramel almond topping. This cake is perfect to serve with coffee or tea.Recipe: Baking with Butter
Swedish Tosca Cake
Swedish Pickled Beets
These Swedish pickled beets are so easy to make and have a great sweet-tart flavor. Enjoy them on their own, to top sandwiches or in salads.Recipe: Caroline's Cooking
Swedish Pickled Beets
Swedish Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill
Swedish Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Dill is fresh, light and full of sweet, tart flavor. Serve it with Swedish meatballs or any time you want a salad.Recipe: Nerds with Knives
Swedish Cucumber Salad
Healthier Swedish Blueberry Soup
This Swedish blueberry soup is made healthier with just a little maple syrup! Great served warm or cold.Recipe: Texan Erin
Swedish Blueberry Soup
Gravlax
Swedish gravlax is cured salmon, which gets its name from the Swedish word “to bury”. Historically, fishermen buried the salmon with salt to preserve it.Recipe: Swedish Spoon
Swedish Cured Salmon
Swedish Saffron Buns (Lussebullar)
Bring a touch of Sweden to your kitchen with these nutritious Lussebullar! Made with whole-grain and spelt flour, these Swedish saffron buns are a healthier twist on the traditional recipe.Recipe: Heavenlynn Healthy
Swedish Saffron Buns
Swedish Potato Sausage
Värmlandskorv (also called Potatiskorv) is a Swedish potato sausage made by combining potatoes, onions, and savory meats like ground pork and ground beef. This hearty sausage is a staple in Swedish cuisine, especially around Christmas, but it’s delicious any time of the year. Recipe: Dwell by Michelle
Swedish Potato Sausage
Swedish Shrimp Sandwich – Räksmörgås
Swedish Shrimp Sandwich is an open faced sandwich with fresh toppings beautifully arranged and simply flavours. Great for a quick lunch or elegant brunch.Recipe: Dish n the Kitchen
Swedish Shrimp Sandwich
Swedish Rye Bread
Soft, buttery, easy to slice, citrus-y loaves for rye lovers. My roommate said, “This tastes like bread you get in a restaurant.” Recipe: Super Nummy
Swedish Rye Bread
Swedish Chocolate Sticky Cake
One of the most popular Swedish recipes, and one of the easiest as well! My version is flourless which takes the chocolate to another level. For a soft and sticky cake, serve it at room temperature. If you prefer a more dense, chewy cake, serve it cold. I prefer it cold, with a big dollop of sweetened whipped cream. Recipe: Call Me Cupcake
Swedish Chocolate Sticky Cake
Swedish Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Maybe my favorite part about this Swedish Caramel Apple Cheesecake is the fact that you can eat the cake warm. Like you can literally eat it straight out of the oven.Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Swedish Caramel Apple Cheesecake
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Step into the cozy kitchens of Sweden and explore the heartwarming flavors of traditional Swedish cuisine. Known for its comforting and hearty dishes, Swedish cooking beautifully combines simplicity with rich, satisfying flavors. From iconic meatballs and creamy gravlax to sweet, aromatic cinnamon buns, bring a touch of Scandinavian charm to your table with these 25+ Swedish Recipes! Try these Turkey Swedish Meatballs.
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Serves 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs (or panko)
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Swedish Meatball Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Serving:
- Chopped parsley (to garnish)
- Mashed Potatoes (Rice, or Egg Noodles)
- Lingonberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through. (Temperature should register 165-degrees)
- Meanwhile, make the gravy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it begins to turn golden.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Then add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and dijon mustard.
- Let simmer for about 5 minutes, until thickened slightly. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the skillet with the sauce and continue to cook for a couple minutes, spooning the sauce of over the meatballs.
- Garnish with parsley and enjoy over mashed potatoes with lingonberry jam, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
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