Best Bavarian Noodle Casserole Recipes

GERMAN NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in center; add eggs. Stir together, forming a dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Dust both sides of dough with flour; roll up, jelly-roll style. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Unroll noodles on paper towels; let dry for up to 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, bring water to a rapid boil. Add noodles; cook 7-9 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and paprika until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in eggs., Drain noodles; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly., ,

OKTOBERFEST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk soup, beer and sour cream until combined. Stir in potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese and chopped bratwurst. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes., Uncover; bake 30 minutes. Top with pretzel pieces. Bake until bubbly and heated through, 12-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Freeze cooled potato mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

VEGETARIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the noodles until just tender by following the package directions; drain and transfer noodles to a large bowl.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and next 4 ingredients; stir/saute for about 8 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
• Reduce heat to low; add in the milk, cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until the cheese melts.
• Pour mixture over the noodles; toss until well blended.
• Transfer mixture to a 2 quart casserole that has been lightly coated with cooking spray; cover and bake in a 350° oven for 15 minutes.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and melted butter, toss to combine.
• Distribute evenly over the top of the casserole; bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the top of casserole is slightly crusty.

BAVARIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Drain sauerkraut and spread in 13x9 pan.
• Top with sliced Kielbasa.
• Cook and drain noodles.
• Spread over Kielbasa evenly.
• In a bowl mix the soup, onion and dijon mustard.
• Pour over top of casserole and spread evenly.
• Top with the swiss cheese.
• Bake 30-40 minutes until cheese is well melted and casserole is bubbly hot.

CHEESY NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic salt and onion salt until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to two greased shallow 2-qt. baking dishes. Combine the bread crumbs and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

BAVARIAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute apple and caraway in butter until apple is crisp-tender. Stir in the honey and mustard. , Drain noodles; stir into apple mixture. Cook until heated through.

VEGETABLE NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine soups, milk, 3/4 cup cheese, garlic, parsley, pepper and salt. Stir in noodles, vegetable blend and corn. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake until heated through, 45-50 minutes.

GERMAN NOODLE BAKE (GEMUTLICHKEIT)

Steps:

• Grease well a 2-quart casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles according to package instructions until tender, but not soft. Drain well.
• Melt butter in a skillet; saute onion and celery. Stir in salt, caraway seed, and pepper. Spread a third of the noodles in casserole dish. Cover with half of the vegetables. Add half of the cottage cheese and half of the sour cream, spreading it over evenly. Repeat alternating layers, ending with noodles. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Pour beaten eggs over the top of the casserole. Bake for on hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into servings.