Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Casserole:
- 2 1/2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or a bit of olive oil. Set aside.
- Make the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, garlic powder, ground nutmeg, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing to ensure the meatballs stay tender.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue this process until all the meat is used.
- Brown the Meatballs:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until all sides are nicely browned—about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for two minutes less than the package directions indicate, as they will continue cooking in the oven. Drain well.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet used for meatballs, add beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and let the sauce thicken slightly for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the partially cooked noodles in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the browned meatballs over the noodles.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the noodles and meatballs.
- Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese over the top.
- Bake the Casserole:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps everything set a little and makes serving easier.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and hearty Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake, perfect for a comforting family dinner!
