Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake
A comforting casserole combining tender homemade meatballs, creamy sauce, egg noodles, and melted Swiss cheese. This dish is a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil for browning meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 onion grated
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2.5 cups egg noodles cooked 2 minutes less than package directions
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Swiss cheese grated
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic powder, nutmeg, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Form into 1½-tablespoon-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer cooked noodles in the prepared baking dish. Arrange meatballs on top, pour sauce evenly over everything, and sprinkle grated Swiss cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake can be made ahead and reheated. Pair with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal
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