Swedish Meatball Mac and Cheese Casserole: Indulgent Comfort Food
A creamy and indulgent dish combining the flavors of Swedish meatballs with mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish-American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form into meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat.
- In a large saucepan, combine beef broth and heavy cream. Stir in cooked macaroni and cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and place meatballs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra seasonings for more flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatball, Mac and Cheese, Casserole, Comfort Food