Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

This comfort food style recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. It’s a mouthwatering combination of meatballs, pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. There’s nothing not to love! The homemade meatballs are tasty and juicy.

They’re made with beef, egg and breadcrumbs, as well as onion, garlic and nutmeg. As for the casserole, you will need egg noodles, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, cream, and cheese.

If you wish to tweak the recipe, it’s wide open to adaptation. You can sub any kind of pasta or noodles for the egg noodles, use another kind of meat for the meatballs or even use readymade ones if you’re in a rush. Homemade meatballs are extra special of course, but not everyone has time to make their own.

Something else you could consider is batch-cook (meal prep) a lot of meatballs when you have a spare few hours, then simply thaw however many you need for future recipes.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This delicious meatball casserole was created with comfort food in mind. It combines homemade meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce. The dish features egg noodles as well and you’ll enjoy its robust, hearty flavor. This is a winter warmer of a dish but it’s great for any season, and is also something the whole family will love.

How to Serve It:

Served hot from the oven with your choice of side dish, this hearty and delicious meal is sure to satisfy even the hungriest tummy. The meat and noodles are in there, so you just need some kind of vegetable on the side. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, green beans, peas, sauteed mushrooms – take your pick!

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• Onion
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder
• Ground beef
• Nutmeg
• Egg
• Salt
• Breadcrumbs
• Black pepper

For the casserole:

• Heavy whipping cream
• Egg noodles
• Swiss cheese grated
• Beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Worcestershire sauce
• Parsley

How to make Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake:

Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs with the exception of the olive oil. Knead with your hands until well combined.

Form the meat mixture into evenly sized-meatballs.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the meatballs in the skillet until evenly browned and cooked through. Remove, and set aside.

Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy whipping cream to the skillet you cooked the meatballs in, and simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the egg noodles, and drain well.

Spread the egg noodles into the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Top with the meatballs, then the sauce, and finally the cheese on top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

If you’re looking for a richly flavored dish that combines juicy meatballs with tasty noodles and a creamy sauce, this one ticks all the boxes. It makes a wonderful supper on a busy weeknight and also keeps well so you can enjoy it for lunch the following day, and the next! Served with your favorite green vegetable, this makes a truly satisfying meal.

Can You Make It Ahead?

You can prepare this ahead and keep it refrigerated until about half an hour before you want to eat, and then you just have to pop it in the oven. One word of advice with this: never put a cold baking dish into a hot oven because of the risk of cracking. Put the baking dish in the oven and then turn the oven on and heat it up. This is much gentler on your cookware!

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will be fine for 3 to 4 days if kept refrigerated. Reheat them in the microwave or in a hot oven.

Variations and Substitutions:

Feel free to use another kind of meat for the meatballs or use readymade ones. Add some vegetables to the casserole if you want – quartered small mushrooms would work well, or even a handful of baby spinach leaves.