Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Make the meatballs:

In a bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, and seasonings.

Form into small 1-inch meatballs.

Heat a skillet with oil and brown the meatballs on all sides. Set aside (they will finish cooking in the oven).

Prepare the sauce:

In the same skillet, melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes.

Slowly add beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps.

Stir in cream and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the bake:

In a large bowl, mix cooked noodles with the sauce.

Gently fold in the browned meatballs.

Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Top with cheese if desired.

Bake:

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

Serve:

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.