German Noodle Bake Gemutlichkeit Recipe

A heartwarming German noodle bake recipe, perfect for a cozy family dinner! This traditional dish features tender egg noodles layered with savory vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, and tangy sour cream, all baked to golden perfection. Get ready for a taste of Gemütlichkeit (coziness and good cheer) with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 589.1 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for German Noodle Bake Gemutlichkeit

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How to Make German Noodle Bake Gemutlichkeit

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Cook 1 pound egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped. Saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Spread one-third of the noodles in the prepared casserole dish.
  6. Top with half of the sauteed vegetables.
  7. Spread half of the 16 ounces cottage cheese and half of the 8 ounces sour cream evenly over the vegetables.
  8. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining vegetables, remaining cottage cheese, and remaining sour cream.
  9. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top layer.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs.
  11. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the casserole.
  12. Bake for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  13. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Gemütlichkeit!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

89g

Carbs

15g