Noodle Casserole Recipe
American · Main course · 45 min total
A comforting baked pasta dish with egg noodles, creamy sauce, and a crispy topping, perfect for a family dinner.
15
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
490
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, then bring to a simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked noodles and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
- In a small bowl, mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- For extra protein, add 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken or ground beef.
- Substitute cottage cheese with ricotta if preferred.
- Let casserole cool completely before refrigerating leftovers for up to 3 days.
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