TUROS CSUSZA (HUNGARIAN MACARONI CHEESE)

Turos Csusza (Hungarian Macaroni Cheese) image

Provided by Broke Guy

Categories Hungarian

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
1 teaspoon butter
3 1/2 slices bacon (recommend Applewood smoked)
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (Garnish)

Steps:

Using cheesecloth, drain the cottage cheese over the sink overnight.
When ready to cook, boil a large pot of salted water (2 tsp salt) and add egg noodles. Stir occasionally.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
While egg noodles are boiling, in a skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain the oil off and then crumble. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sour cream and black pepper. When noodles are ready, drain them and then add to mixing bowl. Stir well.
Pour mixture into large baking dish, top with crumbled bacon and place in oven. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Garnish with fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.5, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 178.4, Sodium 516.1, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 29.6