CHEESY SWEDISH MEATBALL NOODLE BAKE

Cheesy Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

MEATBALLS
1/2 lb gd beef
1/2 lb gd pork
1 c each panko and parmesan cheese
2 large eggs beaten
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp minced dry onion
1 Tbsp garlic powder
GRAVY
1/2 c each butter and flour
6 c beef broth
1/2 c heavy cream
salt and pepper
NOODLES AND CHEESE
8 oz egg noodles cooked and drained
8 oz gruyere cheese shredded
GARNISH
2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients for meatballs together and shape into desired size balls. Brown in a large skillet in a little oil in batches. Set aside.
2. Make a roux with butter and flour. Cook a couple of minutes. Add the beef broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil to thicken. Add the meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper
3. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Pour cooked noodles in bottom of pan. Top with meatballs and gravy. Sprinkle the cheese on top
4. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly. About 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley