Description
Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is a hearty, comforting casserole loaded with homemade meatballs, tender egg noodles, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is the perfect cozy family dinner or meal prep recipe.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ onion, grated
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Casserole:
2 ½ cups egg noodles
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, grated
Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Roll into 1 ½ tbsp-sized meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- Cook Noodles: Boil egg noodles in salted water for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble & Bake: Place noodles in the baking dish, top with meatballs, pour sauce over, and sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Meat Substitutes: Try ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
Cheese Variations: Swap Swiss for mozzarella, cheddar, or Gouda.
Vegetable Additions: Mix in mushrooms, spinach, or peas for extra nutrients.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 480 kcal
