Description

Cozy, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food mashup. Juicy homemade meatballs are nestled in tender egg noodles and smothered in a rich, Swedish-style gravy, then baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a hearty make-ahead casserole, or a crowd-pleasing easy recipe for a family gathering, this bake delivers every time. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you want something soul-warming and satisfying. This dish is also great for freezer meals and fits right into your list of easy dinner or food ideas.

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/3 cup milk

1 large egg

1/4 cup grated onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

12 ounces egg noodles

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups beef broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs soaked in milk, egg, onion, garlic, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs in batches. Set aside.

3. Cook egg noodles in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then slowly whisk in broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Combine cooked noodles and sauce in a large baking dish. Nestle meatballs on top and sprinkle with parsley.

6. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

7. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with more parsley if desired.

Notes

For best flavor and texture, brown the meatballs before baking, even if using pre-cooked or frozen ones.

Always slightly undercook noodles before baking—they’ll absorb sauce in the oven.

Add a splash of cream or broth when reheating leftovers to revive the creamy texture.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Swedish-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 540
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 110mg