Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake
Enjoy a creamy Swedish meatball noodle bake with homemade meatballs, rich sauce, gooey cheese, and egg noodles. Hearty, cheesy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Casserole
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 2½ cups egg noodles
- 1½ cups Swiss cheese grated
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix & Shape Meatballs
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except the olive oil. Knead gently until everything is well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
Sear Meatballs
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
- In the same skillet, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook Noodles & Assemble
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Spread noodles in the bottom of a well greased 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Add the meatballs on top of the noodles. Pour the creamy sauce over everything. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
Bake & Rest
- Bake for about 20‑25 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish & Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot.