Best 6 Swedish Meatball Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Sweden with our delectable Swedish meatball casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture tender and juicy meatballs enveloped in a rich, savory gravy, nestled amidst a bed of egg noodles and a medley of crisp vegetables. This hearty and comforting casserole is a symphony of classic Swedish flavors, sure to warm your soul on a chilly evening.

Our comprehensive guide provides you with not one, but two enticing recipes to craft the perfect Swedish meatball casserole. The first recipe takes you on a traditional adventure, guiding you through the art of making homemade meatballs from scratch, using a blend of ground beef and pork for a succulent and flavorful result. The second recipe offers a simplified approach, utilizing frozen meatballs for a convenient yet equally delicious casserole. Both recipes are meticulously detailed, ensuring success in your culinary endeavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEDISH MEATBALL CASSEROLE



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Here is an updated version of a popular dish using frozen precooked meatballs to speed up the prep time.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Casserole     Pasta and noodles     Main Course     Main Course

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups (6 ounces) uncooked dried egg noodles
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
4 ounces fresh button mushrooms, sliced into quarters
2 1/2 cups water
2 (1.3-ounce) packages dried beef or pork gravy mix
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (18-ounce) package frozen fully cooked meatballs, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart round casserole with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until softened.
  • Combine water and gravy mix in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and nutmeg. Add cooked egg noodles, mushrooms, meatballs and parsley; gently stir to coat.
  • Spoon noodle mixture into prepared casserole. Bake 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 1090 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 21 grams

SWEDISH MEATBALL HOT DISH



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 pounds ground beef (90 percent lean)
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup beef broth
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped peas and carrots, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
One 32-ounce package potato tots

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.

MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone's mouth starts watering. -Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
GRAVY:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2-3/4 cups 2% milk
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
NOODLES:
1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan., For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook over medium-high heat until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 1744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS & PASTA CASSEROLE



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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

16 ounces fusilli or 16 ounces spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

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

AUNTIE LORI'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS CASSEROLE



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These are so good. I love them and have been trying to get the recipe for awhile now. My aunt finally came through for me and dug it out.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 medium carrots, grated
2 medium potatoes, grated
1 medium onion, diced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Mix the first 7 ingredients.
  • Roll into 1" balls and brown, they seem to stick, so you need to watch them closely. Place in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, add flour and then the milk.
  • When the flour has dissolved into the milk, add the can of soup, heat through. Pour over the meatballs and bake uncovered at 325°F for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese when removed from the oven.

SWEDISH MEATBALL NOODLE BAKE



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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

12 oz uncooked wide egg noodles
1/2 cup sliced shallots (about 2 medium)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lb frozen cooked beef meatballs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Lingonberry jam

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:

  • For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of ground beef and pork.
  • If you don't have any cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute cream of celery or cream of chicken soup.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, or until it's heated through.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Conclusion:

Swedish meatball casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish. With simple ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a hearty and flavorful casserole that the whole family will love. Serve this dish with your favorite sides and enjoy a warm, comforting meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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