Description

A warm and comforting classic, this Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake blends tender homemade meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce over egg noodles. It’s perfect for cozy nights and makes a fantastic make-ahead dinner idea. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, easy recipe, or satisfying food ideas for your family, this bake is packed with flavor and guaranteed to impress. Great for leftovers, parties, or just a hearty family meal. This is one of those dinner ideas you’ll come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup heavy cream

12 ounces wide egg noodles

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.

2. Form the meat mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls.

3. Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs in batches. Set aside.

4. Cook the egg noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and toss with a bit of butter or oil.

5. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps.

6. Simmer until thickened, then stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Season to taste.

7. Combine cooked noodles and sauce in a baking dish and toss until coated.

8. Nestle browned meatballs into the noodles and spoon some sauce over them.

9. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Let the bake rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

You can prepare this dish up to a day in advance and bake it when needed.

For extra depth, add a pinch of Dijon mustard to the sauce or a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: swedish meatballs, noodle bake, easy dinner, comfort food, baked casserole