This Swedish meatball plate is a slight twist on the classic meatball recipe that everyone knows and loves. Your own family will enjoy the thick sauce in this delicious pasta bake… and they’ll love that it’s all done in less than an hour!
Something New at the Table
Sometimes you need to bring something new to the table or your family begs for a change. It’s a common struggle for all of us chefs! People in our house want to eat something different every day. It can be overwhelming, right?
Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to make an old favorite feel like something special. This Swedish meatball casserole is just a Swedish meatball dish in noodle bread form. It has the flavor of instant Swedish meatballs, but this one is even easier to make.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 package wide egg noodles
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (optional)
Now let’s gather all the ingredients and get cooking!
Casserole:
- 2 ½ cups egg noodles
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 liter of heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Swiss cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley to serve
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9″ x 13″ baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Make the kofta: In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, bread crumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are blended. Roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture into a ball and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate and set them aside.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add the beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until it slightly thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Assemble the bake: Spread the cooked noodles in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the browned meatballs on top of the noodles. Pour the sauce evenly over the pasta and meatballs. Sprinkle the grated Swiss cheese on top.
- Bake and enjoy: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve and savor: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve this delicious Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger!
Enjoy this comforting and flavorful meal with your loved ones. It’s a perfect dish to warm your heart and bring smiles to the table.
BONUS RECIPE: THE BEST CHEESECAKE BARS (SNACK BARS) IN PHILADELPHIA
These easy Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars are made with a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with fresh strawberry topping and a white chocolate drizzle. They’re a dead ringer for the original Philadelphia Snack Bars! They’re also easy to make and eliminate the need for a full cheesecake.
With fresh strawberry sauce and white chocolate, these Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars are the perfect sweet treat!
These Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars taste exactly like the original Philadelphia Snack Bars, but they’re much better. They begin with traditional Philadelphia cream cheese bars, but are elevated to new heights with the addition of sticky strawberry topping and a drizzle of white chocolate on top. Really, really good!
If you like cheesecake, try this White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake or this Blackberry Cheesecake. We have dessert dishes for every taste.
WHY ARE PHILADELPHIA SNACK BARS AMAZING?
The centre is creamy (rather than rubbery or grainy).
Fresh strawberries are used to make a beautiful red, sticky, and tasty topping.
Much simpler than a traditional cheesecake.
There is no need for a water bath.
INGREDIENTS
PHILADELPHIA CHEESECAKE BARS HOW TO MAKE
Prepare the crust: Combine the crumbs and butter thoroughly, then press firmly into an 8 or 9-inch baking pan (affiliate).
Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla on medium speed. Then, on low, mix the eggs. Pour over the crust that has been prepared.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is slightly underset, at 350°F. Allow to cool after removing from the oven.
To make the topping, follow these steps: While the bars are baking, heat the strawberry sauce ingredients for around 15 minutes on the burner. Then set aside to cool.
Assemble the cheesecake by cutting it into 8-10 bars. Then drizzle with melted white chocolate chips and top with the strawberry topping.
Prepare the crust, then assemble the filling and bake! Make the strawberry sauce while the bars are baking.
FOR A GROUP
Depending on the size of the pan, one recipe yields 8-10 bars. To serve more people, cut these into smaller bars, or double the recipe and bake in two separate pans. This would make a great summer, Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, or Christmas treat!
QUESTIONS AND REPLIES
Why were Philadelphia cheesecake bars discontinued?
This is a reasonable question to which we may never have an answer… However, the homemade version of Philadelphia snack bars is far superior!
How should I keep my strawberry cheesecake snack bars?
Refrigerate in an airtight jar for 2-3 days.
Can you make and freeze cream cheese bars?
You may make the bars and topping ahead of time and keep them separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Within a few hours of serving, add the topping.
The bars can be frozen for up to two months. It’s ideal to freeze them without the topping and then top them with it right before serving, but you can freeze them with it if necessary. Unwrap them on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid, then wrap in plastic and foil or store in an airtight container.
TRICKS AND TIPS
Don’t overcook! This is essential for achieving a creamy, smooth texture.
The edges of the bars may be puffy when you take them out, but they should fall flat as they cool.
Cook the strawberry sauce slowly and for a long time. This is essential for achieving the deep red color and vibrant flavor.
Using a large, sharp knife, cut neat, even slices. To keep the cuts smooth, wipe the blade clean between cuts.
