Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Ingredients

For the Noodles

• 1 lb egg noodles

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)

For the Sauce

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Topping

• 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated

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Preparation

1. Cook the Noodles

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
3. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Meatballs

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until evenly combined.
3. Roll into small 1-inch meatballs.

3. Brown the Meatballs

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add meatballs in batches and cook for 5–7 minutes, until browned on all sides.
3. Remove from skillet and set aside.

4. Make the Creamy Sauce

1. In the same skillet, add flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
2. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
4. Stir in sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Assemble the Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large casserole dish, combine cooked noodles, browned meatballs, and creamy sauce.
3. Mix gently to coat everything well.

6. Add Cheese & Bake

1. Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
2. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
3. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
4. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.