Swedish Meatball Casserole

Frozen prepared Swedish meatballs make this comforting casserole a snap to make.

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings6

Cook Time40 Minutes

Calories650

Ingredients

1 pkg (12 oz) Light ’n Fluffy® Homestyle Noodles

1/3 cup butter, divided

1 onion, diced

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups sodium-reduced beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Pinch ground allspice

1/2 tsp each salt

1/2 tsp each pepper

1 cup sour cream

1 lb frozen prepared Swedish meatballs, cooked according to package directions

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Cook noodles according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp of the butter in skillet set over medium heat; cook onion for about 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with flour; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.

3. Slowly whisk in broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring often for 6 to 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg and allspice. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

4. Toss together noodles, sauce and meatballs. Transfer to greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

5. In saucepan, melt remaining butter; stir in bread crumbs until well combined; scatter over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

6. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Tip: Serve with lingonberry or cranberry sauce if desired.

Nutritional Information

36 g Fat
18 g Saturated Fat
145 mg Cholesterol
1020 mg Sodium
55 g Carbohydrate
4 g Fiber
5 g Sugars
26 g Protein

10 minutes

Prep Time

40 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

650