Swedish meatball noodle bake is everything you love about classic Swedish meatballs—tender, spiced meatballs and silky brown gravy—combined with egg noodles and baked into a bubbling casserole. It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights and potlucks, feeding a crowd in one pan while delivering serious “wow” factor when you pull it, golden and fragrant, from the oven. Serve it with a simple green salad or steamed veggies and you have a full, satisfying meal with very little fuss.
Ingredients
Meatballs
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound ground pork (or use all beef)
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
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1/4 cup milk
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1 large egg
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1 small onion, very finely minced or grated
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice or a mix of allspice and nutmeg (classic Swedish flavor)
Noodles and gravy
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12 ounces wide egg noodles
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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3 tablespoons all‑purpose flour
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3 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Topping
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1–1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss/Monterey Jack cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
