Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake – Creamy Comfort Food Casserole

If you love classic Swedish meatballs, you’ll adore this Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake. It combines juicy meatballs, tender egg noodles, and a rich, creamy gravy baked into one cozy, family-friendly casserole. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinners.

This easy Swedish meatball casserole with noodles is pure comfort food and always a crowd-pleaser.

🥘 Ingredients

• 12 oz egg noodles

• 1 lb frozen Swedish-style meatballs (or homemade)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Noodles
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Sauce
   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Make the Gravy
   Stir in beef broth, cream, Worcestershire, Dijon, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Add Sour Cream & Meatballs
   Lower heat and stir in sour cream. Add meatballs and simmer 5 minutes.

5. Assemble the Bake
   Combine noodles with meatball sauce. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

6. Top & Bake
   Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

7. Garnish & Serve
   Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

⭐ Tips for the Best Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

• Use store-bought frozen Swedish meatballs to save time.

• Don’t overcook the noodles—they’ll bake more in the oven.

• Add mushrooms for extra flavor.

🥗 What to Serve With It

• Simple green salad

• Steamed broccoli or peas

• Garlic bread or dinner rolls