Description
A simple and delicious recipe for easy Swedish meatballs served in a creamy sauce over egg noodles. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal prep and cooking time.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken or beef stock
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup half and half
For Serving
- Egg noodles (cooked)
Instructions
- Bake Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the frozen meatballs according to package instructions, approximately 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked and heated through.
- Cook Noodles: While the meatballs are baking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside for serving.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 30-60 seconds to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken or beef stock, ensuring no lumps form. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Next, whisk in the half and half and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Once the meatballs are fully cooked, add them to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the meatballs evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Swedish meatballs hot over the cooked egg noodles for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- You can use either chicken or beef stock depending on your preference for flavor.
- Half and half can be substituted with heavy cream for a richer sauce or milk for a lighter version.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use fresh meatballs if preferred, but cooking times will vary.
- Leftover Swedish meatballs keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
