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Delicious Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake served in a casserole dish

Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

A cozy and comforting casserole featuring savory meatballs, creamy sauce, and egg noodles, topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Swedish
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef Make sure it's fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Regular or panko breadcrumbs work.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add extra for more flavor.
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large egg Helps bind the meatball mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground is preferred.
Noodle Assembly
  • 8 ounces egg noodles Cook according to package instructions.
  • 2 cups beef broth Low sodium recommended.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For extra flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella or cheddar.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the meatballs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides.
Assembly
  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix beef broth, heavy cream, sour cream, and paprika.
  3. In a large baking dish, combine cooked noodles, meatballs, and sauce mixture.
  4. Top with shredded cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can assemble this dish ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake straight from the fridge, adding 5-10 extra minutes to ensure it's heated through.