Description
Holy moly! I made this meal for a get together, and it vanished in minutes 🍽️🎉✨. This Swedish Meatball Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory homemade meatballs, tender noodles, and a creamy sauce, baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this quick and delectable dish will become your new favorite! Discover how to make this irresistible Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake today and impress your guests effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) of ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz (340 g) of egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 2 cups of creamy mushroom or white sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and form into small meatballs. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat your preferred creamy sauce in a skillet or saucepan. Stir in the cooked noodles and mix well.
- In a large baking dish, layer the cooked noodles and top with baked meatballs. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese and pour over the creamy sauce.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add different cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack for flavor variation.
- For an extra crunchy topping, sprinkle crushed garlic bread crumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg