Cottage Cheese and Noodles (Kluski z Serem)

February 5, 2024

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Rich and comforting Cottage Cheese and Noodles .

I believe cottage cheese is highly underrated. It stands out as one of the few cheeses with low fat that doesn’t taste like sadness.

Moreover, its versatility is exceptional. Essentially, any recipe calling for ricotta can seamlessly substitute cottage cheese.

If you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal that is also budget-friendly and kid-friendly, you should try cottage cheese and noodles, also known as kluski z serem in Polish.

It’s important to note that cottage cheese will remain in curds, giving the sauce a textured feel.

COTTAGE CHEESE AND NOODLES (KLUSKI Z SEREM) Ingredients:

Butter
Onion,diced
Egg noodles(any noodle can work)
Cottage cheese
Sour cream
Sea salt & black pepper
American bacon*optional
Red chili flakes*optional
Nutmeg*optional

COTTAGE CHEESE AND NOODLES (KLUSKI Z SEREM) is super easy to make

Cook onion in the butter until golden, Boil water with a pinch of salt in a large pot.
Cooks noodles as directed
Combine noodles with butter and onion mixture, cottage cheese, sour cream, sea salt, and black pepper.
Heat until the mixture is warm

Why Cottage Cheese and Noodles Works

This dish can be served either sweet or savory.
It’s a great way to use up leftover noodles or cheese, and it can be ready in minutes.
You can easily swap cottage cheese for ‘fresh’ or ‘farmers’ cheese, if your are lucky enough to live near a good cheese shop.
You can use any kind of noodles you have on hand, such as egg noodles, macaroni, or penne.
Easy to mix it up – add some salt, pepper, and herbs, such as parsley, basil, or oregano, to make it savory. Add some cinnamon, vanilla, or honey, to make it sweet.
This dish is creamy, cheesy, and buttery.

Cottage Cheese and Noodles Tips and Tricks

Cook the noodles according to the package directions, until they are al dente. You don’t want them to be too soft or mushy, as they will continue to cook when you mix them with the cheese and butter.
Drain the noodles well, and return them to the pot. Add the butter and stir until it melts and coats the noodles. You can also use margarine, oil, or vegan butter, if you prefer.
Add the cottage cheese and stir until well combined. You can also use a food processor or a blender to puree the cheese, if you want a smoother texture. You can also use ricotta cheese, cream cheese, or farmers’ cheese, if you can’t find cottage cheese.
Serve the cottage cheese and noodles hot, warm, or cold, with some extra butter, or cheese if desired. Enjoy your cottage cheese and noodles as a main course, or a side dish.

Polish Noodles (Cottage Cheese and Noodles) Kluski z Serem

Delicious and simple Polish comfort food. Soft egg noodles, sweet caramelized onions, cottage cheese, and sour cream - come together to satisfy!

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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Polish

Keyword: Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese and Noodles, Hungarian, Jewish, Kluski z Serem, Polish Noodles

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 462kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
1 small onion diced
16 oz egg noodles 16 ounce package (any noodle will work)
16 oz cottage cheese 16 ounce package tub
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 strips American bacon *optional
1 tsp red chili flakes *optional
1 dash nutmeg *optional

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Cook onion in the butter, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 minutes.
In a large pot, boil some water with a pinch of salt.
Add the egg noodles and stir them from time to time until they are tender but still have some bite, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
Drain the noodles and put them back in the pot.
Combine the noodles with the butter and onion mixture, cottage cheese, sour cream, sea salt, and black pepper.
Heat the pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm, about 10 minutes.

Notes

Crispy American bacon is a delicious garnish. Just cook the bacon as normal, then pat dry with paper towel and crumble on top of dish!

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