Swedish Meatball Casserole: A Comforting Twist On A Classic - Easy Budget Recipes (2024)

14.05

2.34

Jump to Recipe

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

• 8 oz wide egg noodles – $1.15
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter – $0.28
• ½ cup diced onion – $0.23
• 1 cup button mushrooms – $0.86
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour – $0.02
• 2 ½ cups beef broth – $1.06
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce – $0.14
• ½ cup sour cream – $0.57
• ½ cup heavy cream – $0.75
• 26 oz package frozen meatballs – $8.99

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in September 2023.

How To Make Swedish Meatball Casserole

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

1. First, cook the noodles to al dente, drain the water, and then set the noodles aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Next, melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions and mushrooms for about three to five minutes.
4. Make a roux by whisking in the flour and cooking for one minute.
5. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and heat to simmer. Cook until it has thickened.
6. Then, remove from the heat and whisk in the heavy cream and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Mix the noodles, sauce, and meatballs. Add it to the prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for twenty to thirty minutes.
9. Finally, garnish with parsley and serve.

Serving and Storage Tips

To serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
• You can keep the casserole out for no more than two hours before it needs to be covered and stored.

To store:

• Store Swedish meatball casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap or foil to prevent it from drying out.

To freeze:

• Freeze Swedish meatball casserole for up to 3 months.
• Let the casserole cool completely before freezing.
• Wrap the casserole tightly in two layers of plastic wrap and then in a layer of aluminum foil.
• Label and freeze.

To thaw:

• Place the frozen casserole in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.

To reheat:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or until heated.

Get Kids Involved

Ages 2-3: Have your little one help gather the ingredients and items needed for making this casserole. They can begin learning how things work in the kitchen.

Ages 4-5: Ask your child to mix the ingredients before assembling the casserole.

Ages 6-8: Teach your child to whisk in the flour to make the roux. Learning to make a roux will be a valuable skill to master.

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Budget Tips

A casserole is a cost-effective meal to make to feed your family. You can have a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal for less than fifteen dollars.