Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Here’s a Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake 🥘
(Creamy, cozy, and perfect for family dinners)

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Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen or homemade Swedish meatballs

• 12 oz egg noodles

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese

• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook noodles
   Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain.

3. Prepare meatballs
   Cook meatballs according to package directions (or brown if homemade).

4. Make sauce
   In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
   Slowly whisk in beef broth, then cream.
   Stir in Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.

5. Assemble
   In a large bowl, combine noodles, meatballs, and sauce. Pour into baking dish.

6. Add cheese
   Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.

7. Bake
   Bake 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.

8. Rest & serve
   Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Tips & Variations

• Use cream of mushroom soup for a shortcut sauce.

• Add peas or mushrooms for extra flavor.

• Swap mozzarella for Gruyère for a more authentic taste.

• Serve with a simple green salad or lingonberry jam on the side.

Want a one-pot stovetop version or a slow-cooker bake next?