Swedish Meatball Casserole Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups hot water; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (5.6 ounce) box beef pasta skillet meal (such as Hamburger Helper(R)); 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pound ground beef; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Pour the hot water into a 3 quart casserole dish. Stir the softened cream cheese into the water. Mix in the sauce mix from the packaged dinner and the nutmeg. Add the uncooked noodles and stir until well combined. Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Mix well and form into golf ball sized meatballs. Place a cooling rack onto a cookie sheet and arrange the meatballs on the rack. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
4
Stir the cooked meatballs into the noodles and return the casserole to the oven. Cook uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.

509

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups hot water, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 (5.6 ounce) box beef pasta skillet meal (such as Hamburger Helper(R)), 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatball Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swedish Meatball Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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