Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Introduction

Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is a comforting, hearty casserole that brings together tender homemade meatballs, creamy sauce, and soft egg noodles—all baked together under a layer of melted Swiss cheese. Inspired by classic Swedish meatballs, this easy oven-baked dish is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or when you want cozy comfort food with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 large egg, beaten

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ½ onion, grated

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Casserole Ingredients

• 2½ cups egg noodles

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 pint heavy cream

• 1½ cups Swiss cheese, grated

• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs, using about 1½ tablespoons per meatball.

Step 3: Brown the Meatballs

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until nicely seared (they do not need to be fully cooked). Transfer them to a plate and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the Noodles

Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 5: Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.

Step 6: Assemble and Bake

Spread the cooked noodles evenly in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the meatballs on top, then pour the sauce evenly over everything. Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 7: Serve

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy.

Conclusion

This Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is creamy, comforting, and full of classic flavors everyone loves. With tender meatballs, rich sauce, and cheesy noodles, it’s an easy all-in-one meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for cozy dinners and leftovers that taste just as good the next day!