Description
Mouthwatering swedish meatball casserole blends Nordic comfort with hearty flavors. Creamy sauce and tender morsels promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground pork
Binder and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sauce and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients and preheat the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring all components are at room temperature.
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, egg, milk, and spices in a mixing bowl. Gently blend ingredients until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Roll the meat mixture into uniform, bite-sized meatballs, aiming for consistent size to ensure even cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown meatballs on all sides until golden, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer browned meatballs to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a smooth roux. Gradually pour beef broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and create a velvety sauce.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the sauce, reducing heat and simmering for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Spread cooked egg noodles evenly in a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish, creating a uniform base.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the noodles, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange browned meatballs on top of the sauce-coated noodles in a single layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the meatballs for added richness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the top develops a golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap ground meats for leaner alternatives like turkey or chicken to reduce fat content and create a lighter version of the dish.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Create a dairy-free sauce by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a plant-based adaptation.
- Enhance meatball flavor by adding fresh herbs like dill or thyme to the meat mixture for an extra aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 598 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg