Description
Hearty Swedish meatball casserole brings comfort straight from Scandinavian kitchens to dinner tables worldwide. Creamy sauce, tender meatballs, and golden breadcrumbs create a delightful meal you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
Noodles and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare egg noodles following package guidelines until perfectly al dente.
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Carefully shape into uniform meatballs and sear in a hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Using the same skillet, caramelize onions and garlic in melted butter. Dust with flour and create a silky sauce by gradually incorporating beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Transfer cooked noodles into a casserole dish, gently fold in the creamy sauce and perfectly browned meatballs, ensuring even distribution.
- Optionally garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden and the sauce bubbles enthusiastically around the edges.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by swapping ground pork with ground turkey for a lighter version or using all beef for simplicity.
- Enhance meatball flavor by adding finely chopped fresh parsley or dill for a herbaceous touch that complements the Scandinavian profile.
- Make the dish gluten-free by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend and using gluten-free egg noodles.
- Prep meatballs ahead of time and freeze for quick weeknight meals, saving time and ensuring a convenient dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg