Real deal Swedish meatballs, just like in Sweden.
A couple of years ago Mike and went to Sweden and the number one item on my Swedish bucket list was eating real Swedish meatballs. We went to a little place called Bakfickan, tucked into a corner of the Royal Swedish Opera House in Stockholm.
The meatballs were UNREAL. I swear, they were and still currently are one of my all time favorite food memories. They were so good we went back the very next day. Super juicy and bursting with meaty flavor, served up with the creamiest mashed potatoes, a rich creamy gravy, lightly picked cucumbers, and freshly crushed lingonberries. Every bite was a revelation. If you like, you can read more about our trip to Sweden here.
What are Swedish meatballs?
Swedish meatballs are, you guessed it, meatballs, from Sweden. They’re called köttbullar, which means meat buns, literally the cutest name ever. Swedish meatballs tend to be on the smaller side and are made with a mix of beef and pork, simply seasoned with salt and pepper and a touch of nutmeg.
