**Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Auntie Lori's Swedish Meatballs Casserole, a heartwarming dish that combines the comforting flavors of meatballs, savory sauce, and tender egg noodles.**
This casserole is a symphony of flavors, featuring a tantalizing blend of ground beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, and spices. The meatballs are nestled amidst a bed of egg noodles, creating a satisfying and cohesive meal.
In addition to the classic Swedish Meatballs Casserole, this article also offers a vegetarian twist with its Lentil Meatballs Casserole. This recipe caters to those seeking a meatless alternative while still enjoying the same comforting flavors. Lentils, a rich source of protein and fiber, take center stage in this dish, providing a hearty and nutritious substitute for meatballs.
For those who prefer a lighter version, the Turkey Meatball Casserole offers a leaner option without compromising on taste. Ground turkey replaces the traditional beef and pork, resulting in a healthier casserole that is equally delicious and satisfying.
With three distinct recipes to choose from, this article provides a culinary adventure for every palate. Whether you're a fan of classic Swedish meatballs, seeking a vegetarian alternative, or prefer a lighter option, these casseroles are sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
SWEDISH MEATBALL HOT DISH
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes, then add the ground beef and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the allspice, nutmeg and white pepper. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir until incorporated. Stir in the heavy cream and beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add the peas and carrots and parsley.
- Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese evenly on top. Top with the potato tots and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
- Bake until the potato tots are golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
SAMMY'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 80 to 100 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook the diced onions and canola oil until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Place the ground sausage, beef, breadcrumbs, cream, cheese, mustard, oregano, thyme, eggs and some salt and pepper in large mixing bowl. Add the sauteed onions to the bowl and mix the ingredients by hand, until completely incorporated.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Form the meatball mixture by hand into balls slightly larger than a golf ball, repeat for the remaining meat. Place all the meatballs on a sheet pan and cook until fully cooked throughout, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Drain all excess grease and let the meatballs cool. Serve alone with some marinara sauce, with spaghetti and marinara or in a meatball sub sandwich.
JUICY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This is just good. I love Swedish Meatballs and this is the best recipe that I have come across. I hope that you enjoy it
Provided by tornadoes three
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except the butter and oil, and add the soaked bread.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth, it's best to use your hands for this.
- Shape into small, golf-ball size meatballs (by dipping your hands in cold water, the meatballs won't stick to your hands.)
- Heat butter and oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the meatballs, about 8 to 10 at a time, and gently brown on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Shake the skillet now and then so meatballs stay round and brown evenly.
- Place them on a heated baking pan in a low oven to keep warm.
- To make gravy, deglaze the skillet with 1 cup of the stock, letting it simmer for 5 minutes while scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. Strain the gravy into a clean saucepan and add the remaining 1 cup of stock. In a small bowl, mix the flour with 1/4 cup of cold water until smooth. Whisk flour mixture into warm gravy, and let simmer, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add the cream and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 430.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 23.7
SWEDISH MEATBALLS & PASTA CASSEROLE
From an old Good Housekeeping magazine. I am a recipe pack rat because I made this recipe probably in 1992 and then packed it away and lost it! From what I remember, it was pretty good. In fact, one of my friends who was trying to be a vegetarian ate it and liked it!
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook fusilli as label directs; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, egg, bread crumbs, sage, salt, and pepper. Shape meat mixture into 1 inch meatballs.
- In a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat, in hot oil, cook meatballs until browned on all sides, removing meatballs to a shallow 3 quart casserole as they brown. When all meatballs are browned, add fusilli; toss to mix well. Set aside.
- Into drippings in skillet over medium heat, stir flour and mustard; cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in beef broth and milk; cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in grated parmesan cheese.
- Pour sauce evenly over meatball mixture; cover and bake 20 minutes or until sauce is hot and bubbly and the meatballs are cooked through. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.2, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 1491.6, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 35
CHEAP AND EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS DINNER
A complete meal that's a snap to make and easy on the wallet. If you shop at Aldi's this is for you all the ingredients can be found there, and if you don't I am giving full explanation on quantities.
Provided by Giovanna Luvs Disney
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté onions in olive oil on a medium high heat, let cook for about 5 minutes than add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes or until onions and translucent.
- Add can of mushrooms, red wine, basil and bay leaves. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cold water and gravy mix per instructions on package and add to pan.
- Add meatballs and let simmer until gravy thickens to lightly coat the back of a spoon.
- Serve with plain white rice or buttered noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.2
SWEDISH MEATBALL NOODLE BAKE
Egg noodles and meatballs are cloaked in a creamy shallot sauce, baked until bubbly, and served with lingonberry jam for a twist on Swedish Meatballs. Bonus: This home-style dish is on the table in less than an hour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish; set aside. Heat 6-quart pot of water to boiling; add egg noodles, and cook 5 minutes. Noodles should still be firm through the middle. Drain, and set aside.
- While noodles are boiling, cook shallots and butter in 3-quart saucepan about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft. Stir in flour to make a roux; cook 60 seconds. Gradually stir in chicken broth, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and all stock is mixed in. Heat to simmering, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In baking dish, mix noodles, sauce and meatballs, coating well. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and thickened. Cool 10 minutes; serve with parsley and lingonberry jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Use ground beef and pork for a flavorful meatball. You can also use all beef or all pork, but the combination of the two meats gives the meatballs a more complex flavor.
- Grate the onion instead of chopping it. This will help the onion blend into the meatballs and prevent it from overpowering the other flavors.
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are lighter and airier than regular breadcrumbs, which makes them perfect for meatballs.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Brown the meatballs in a pan before baking them. This will help to keep them moist and juicy.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Use a sauce that you love and that complements the meatballs.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. These are all classic Swedish sides that go perfectly with meatballs.
Conclusion:
Auntie Lori's Swedish Meatballs Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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