Dairy Noodle Casserole

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.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 241.0

Dietary: Vegetarian

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

3/4 cup Skim milk
1 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoon Minced fresh parsley
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
16 oz Cooked noodles, drained
1/2 cup Low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup Plain low fat yogurt
4 oz Mushrooms, drained and sliced
1 medium Onion, minced
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
1 pinch Dry mustard
5 tablespoon Grated sharp American cheese
2 tablespoon Seasoned bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

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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