Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake
Ingredients
Meatballs
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1 lb ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup milk
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1 egg
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1 small onion, finely grated
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp allspice (key flavor!)
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¼ tsp nutmeg
Noodles
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12 oz egg noodles, cooked & drained
Creamy Sauce
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3 tbsp butter
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3 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & pepper to taste
Topping (optional but good)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss
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Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the meatballs
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Mix breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 2 minutes.
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Add ground meat, egg, onion, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg.
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Form small meatballs.
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Brown in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
2. Make the sauce
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In the same skillet, melt butter.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth.
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Stir in cream, Worcestershire, and Dijon.
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Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
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Season to taste.
3. Assemble the bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl or baking dish, combine noodles, meatballs, and sauce.
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Mix gently to coat.
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Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
4. Bake
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Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
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Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Serve With
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Lingonberry jam (traditional!)
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Steamed green beans or peas
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Simple side salad
Pro Tips
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Allspice is what makes it “Swedish”—don’t skip it
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Want extra creaminess? Add 4 oz cream cheese to the sauce
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Leftovers reheat beautifully
If you want a shortcut version with frozen meatballs, a slow-cooker bake, or a low-carb twist, I’ve got options 😌