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Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

A hearty and comforting casserole that blends tender meatballs, creamy sauce, and perfectly baked noodles, this dish captures the essence of Swedish flavors in a crowd-pleasing format.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 onion grated

For the Casserole:

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, ground nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-tablespoon-sized balls.
  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides; they do not need to be cooked through. Remove the browned meatballs and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles for approximately 2 minutes less than the package instructions, then drain.
  • Using the same skillet where the meatballs were browned, pour in the beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape the bottom to incorporate any browned bits. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the cooked noodles into the prepared baking dish and arrange the meatballs throughout. Evenly pour the cream sauce over the entire dish and sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and fully melted. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.

Notes

For added richness, consider substituting part of the heavy cream with sour cream.