Meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and pressed cucumber

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Meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and pressed cucumber

Meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, and pressed cucumber is a classic Swedish dish that has become popular all over the world.

The dish consists of small, round meatballs served together with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich cream sauce. As a fresh and tangy contrast, pressed cucumber, which is sliced pickled cucumber, is also served.

Servings

4

Total time

40

Ingredients

  • Meatballs

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Cream sauce

  • Pressed cucumber

Instructions

  • Meatballs

    • 1
      Pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl and pour the cream over them. Let it swell for a while.
    • 2
      Mix the minced meat with the remaining ingredients and breadcrumb mixture.
    • 3
      Roll into small balls.
    • 4
      Fry in plenty of butter, first on high heat for surface browning and then on medium heat until cooked through.

  • Mashed Potatoes

    • 1
      Peel and chop the potatoes
    • 2
      Cook the potatoes until they are soft (about 20 minutes)
    • 3
      Heat the milk
    • 4
      Drain the water and whip the potatoes with an electric mixer
    • 5
      Pour in the warmed milk and the rest of the ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth consistency
    • 6
      Season to taste

  • Cream sauce

    • 1
      Pour the cream into the frying pan you just fried the meatballs in or take a new saucepan.
    • 2
      Add the rest of the ingredients and stir.
    • 3
      Let it simmer over medium heat until it thickens.
    • 4
      Season to taste

  • Pressed cucumber

    • 1
      Slice the cucumber thinly with a cheese slicer
    • 2
      Add all the ingredients and let it sit in the refrigerator for a while

  • Serving

    • 1
      Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, pressed cucumber, and lingonberry jam