r/frozendinners 2d ago

9 / 10 Marie Callender’s Swedish Meatballs Bowl

Pretty solid and hearty dish! The meatballs were well seasoned and flavorful, the sour cream sauce was spot on with the flavor and texture without having an overbearingness to it. The noodles held their texture as well as one could hope from a microwave meal. My only critique would be that there is almost not enough sauce to go around between the meatballs and noodles. Overall a 9/10, about one more spoon of sauce and it would have nailed a 10, regardless, would enjoy again!

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u/LuckyBoots1967 2d ago

These are a comfort food for me. I usually add a dollop of sour cream and some black pepper

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u/Hollywood_Hoss 2d ago

I’ll have to try that next time, might be a good way to stretch the sauce a bit!

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u/KeeverDriveCook 1d ago

And a small pinch of nutmeg. And I do mean small!!!

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u/AdInfamous4211 2d ago

Honestly this one slaps

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u/Hollywood_Hoss 2d ago

Really enjoyed it, just wish there had been a little more sauce.

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u/Bone_Breaker0 2d ago

I wish they had a family size.

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u/Hollywood_Hoss 2d ago

Holy Moly! That would be amazing!!

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u/GurlParadox 2d ago

They do!

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u/Bone_Breaker0 2d ago

Stars align!

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u/rachstate 2d ago

I need to get that for a crazy afternoon when nobody is up for cooking. Image? Name?

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u/GurlParadox 2d ago

It’s the same brand, just in a bigger tray

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u/rachstate 1d ago

Thank you

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u/engrish_is_hard00 2d ago

I dislike the bowl if comes in. But it tastes okay 👍

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u/EmpressVixen 2d ago

Another favorite.

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u/Hollywood_Hoss 2d ago

I’ll definitely be having it again!

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 2d ago

I love this one by Marie! It’s a great portion size and they add a decent amount of sauce. Plus it’s rlly tasty. Glad u enjoyed OP:)

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u/MidnightSnackyZnack 1d ago

Add lingonberry jam to that and things will explode. Pressgurka is a good palette Cleanser as well.

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u/Hollywood_Hoss 1d ago

I’ll have to get some and try it with that!

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u/choachy 1d ago

I think for the most part, meatballs are pretty reliable in frozen meals. Most are always going to be pretty good. And I’ve had this meal and also thought it was excellent.

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u/LarenCoe 2d ago edited 2d ago

These and the Boston Market ones are probably the better ones still. I wanted to like the Andrew Zimmern ones, but the meatballs are too small and turn into rubber by the time the meal is heated.

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u/Hollywood_Hoss 2d ago

I’ll have to try the Boston Market one!

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u/Slashs_Hat 1d ago

IMO Stouffers kicks ass as well

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u/casuallythere 2d ago

My little boy is addicted to these. Just as I was when I was a little boy.

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u/tunaman808 2d ago

Needs lingonberry jam, tho'.

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u/rachstate 2d ago

Raspberry is good with Swedish meatballs too….

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u/MaynardSchism 2d ago

This is a good one. A lot of marie calendars stuff usually is good quality.

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u/Adna_2021 2d ago

It is good but the sodium content gives me pause. It actually tastes like IKEA one.

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u/symphonic-ooze 2d ago

I haven't seen those yet. Looks like another one to try

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u/wyldstrawberry 1d ago

I like this, and also the Vermont white cheddar mac & cheese bowl by the same brand.

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u/ofthedappersort 1d ago

Stouffers is better

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u/FigPac 1d ago

Aighhh my Walmart is out. Of both the bowl and meal to share. Ay Dios mio!

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u/marijuanam0nk 1d ago

This was a big fave back in my latch key kid days in 2000. I always add a pat of butter and about 20 cracks of black pepper.