Description
Austrian Cheese Noodles is a comforting baked pasta dish featuring tender egg noodles mixed with a rich blend of cottage cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and Parmesan, seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley. Baked until golden and bubbly, this hearty casserole brings together creamy textures and cheesy flavors perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Noodles
- 8 ounces egg noodles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix Cheese Blend: In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, grated Parmesan, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and chopped parsley until evenly blended.
- Combine Noodles and Cheese: Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture, stirring gently to ensure all noodles are well coated with the creamy cheese blend.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish lightly to prevent sticking, then transfer the noodle and cheese mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly, indicating the cheeses are melted and the dish is heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to set the cheesy topping and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with Gruyère or Emmental for a more authentic Austrian taste.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice brightness, but you can also use dried parsley if fresh is unavailable.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking cold.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream.
