Dairy Noodle Casserole

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, comforting bake featuring tender noodles, cottage cheese, and a rich savory sauce topped with crisp breadcrumbs.
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Dairy Noodle Casserole

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 241.0

Description

This Dairy Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending silky noodles with a rich, tangy sauce made from skim milk, cornstarch, and a dash of Worcestershire. The addition of low-fat cottage cheese and plain yogurt adds a delightful creamy texture without overwhelming heaviness, while sauted mushrooms and minced onion provide earthy depth. Finished with a sprinkle of sharp American cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs, it bakes to a golden perfection. Its a perfect weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet remains relatively light. Ideal for family suppers or potlucks, this dish brings together simple pantry staples into a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain well.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk together the skim milk and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Cook the milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it simmers and thickens into a sauce.
  5. Stir in the minced parsley, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and dry mustard into the thickened sauce.
  6. In a nonstick baking dish, combine the milk sauce with the drained noodles, cottage cheese, yogurt, sliced mushrooms, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle the grated American cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture.
  8. Top with the seasoned bread crumbs.
  9. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 241.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3g21%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 447.6mg150%
Sodium 1964.8mg82%
Total Carbohydrate 11.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 4.6g
Protein 17.9g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: casserole, noodles, dairy, cottage cheese, yogurt, mushrooms, american cheese, breadcrumb topping, comfort food, vegetarian, weeknight dinner, baked pasta, creamy sauce, family meal, easy recipe, savory, low fat, skillet, oven bake
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