Ingredients:
For The Meatballs:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ onion, grated
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For The Casserole:
2 ½ cups egg noodles
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 pint heavy cream
1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, grated
Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
Step 2: Craft the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, garlic powder, nutmeg, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
Form the mixture into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized meatballs and set aside.
Step 3: Sear the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the meatballs on all sides, then transfer them to a plate.
Step 4: Cook the Noodles
Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water for two minutes less than the package directions.
Step 5: Prepare the Sauce
In the same skillet, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream.
Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Assemble the Casserole
Place cooked noodles in the prepared baking dish.
Top with the browned meatballs.
Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles and meatballs.
Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the top.
Step 7: Bake to Perfection
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy!
Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve up this Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake and relish the comforting blend of flavors. Enjoy!