Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food fusion — creamy, savory Swedish meatballs baked into a cozy noodle casserole. Here’s a full recipe breakdown for this hearty dish:
🇸🇪🍝 Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake
Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 40 min | Total: ~1 hour
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
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1 lb ground beef (or ½ beef + ½ pork)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup milk
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1 egg
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½ tsp allspice
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½ tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bake:
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12 oz egg noodles
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
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Chopped parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Meatballs:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the meatball ingredients and mix well.
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Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
2. Cook the Noodles:
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While meatballs bake, boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
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In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour to make a roux.
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Slowly add beef broth, whisking until smooth.
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Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, Worcestershire, and mustard. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
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Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the Bake:
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In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, meatballs, and sauce.
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Pour into a greased 9×13” baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
5. Garnish & Serve:
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm — great with a side salad or green beans.
🔄 Variations:
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Use frozen Swedish meatballs to save time.
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Add sautéed mushrooms or peas to the sauce for extra depth.
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Use gluten-free noodles and flour for a GF version.