Description
This Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is pure comfort food. It features juicy homemade meatballs, tender egg noodles, and a rich, creamy sauce, all baked into a bubbling golden casserole. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s hearty, satisfying, and full of traditional flavor with a modern twist.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil for browning
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, milk-soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
2. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set on a baking sheet.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly whisk in beef broth until thickened.
5. Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until smooth and creamy.
6. Cook egg noodles until just al dente, then drain.
7. In a large bowl, mix noodles with most of the cream sauce. Gently fold in meatballs.
8. Transfer everything to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread remaining sauce on top.
9. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
You can prep the meatballs and sauce a day ahead for easy assembly.
Swap in Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Swedish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of the dish)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg