Swedish Meatballs I
Swedish Meatballs I features tender beef meatballs bound with egg and a touch of cream of wheat for a soft, delicate bite. They’re baked, then nestled in a rich, savory blend of chicken and mushroom soups with evaporated milk that coats each piece. Serve it hot for a cozy family dinner or a comforting potluck favorite.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Swedish Meatballs I, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 83 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk. Add the beef, cream of wheat, and onion, and mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange the balls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Drain the meatballs on paper towels, if needed. Place the meatballs in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the soups with the evaporated milk, stirring until smooth. Pour the mixture over the meatballs.
- 5
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for another 40 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Calories 476.27 kcal High 24%
- Protein 25.59 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 18.67 g 7%
- Total Fat 32.7 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 11.68 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.98 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1105.18 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 4.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.72 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 90.92 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.1 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 239.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 112.34 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 1.19 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Swedish Meatballs I is a Scandinavian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 476.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Swedish Meatballs I?
- It is a Scandinavian meatball recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Swedish Meatballs I made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Onion, Eggs, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Swedish Meatballs I?
- Explore these Scandinavian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Swedish Meatballs I?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Swedish Meatballs I easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Swedish Meatballs I healthy?
- Swedish Meatballs I has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 476.27 calories and 25.59 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1105.18 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.68 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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