🍲 Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake
A cozy casserole inspired by classic Swedish meatballs—tender meatballs, egg noodles, and a creamy gravy baked together with cheese. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp finely diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (classic Swedish flavor)
For the Casserole
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the meatballs
Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Roll into small meatballs and brown them in a skillet for 5–7 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook noodles
Boil egg noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain.
4️⃣ Make the sauce
In a bowl mix:
- cream of mushroom soup
- sour cream
- beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
5️⃣ Assemble the casserole
Combine noodles, meatballs, and sauce. Pour into the baking dish.
6️⃣ Add cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Steamed green beans
- Buttered peas
- Simple cucumber salad
- Crusty bread
💡 Tips
- Add sautéed mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- For a more traditional taste, use a pinch of allspice with the nutmeg.
- Leftovers reheat very well and taste even better the next day.
If you want, I can also show you:
- a slow cooker Swedish meatball noodle casserole
- a cheap pantry version using frozen meatballs
- or a super creamy Amish-style meatball noodle bake.
