Best 5 Buttermilk Noodle Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Buttermilk Noodle Bake, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, cheesy goodness and a symphony of flavors. This classic casserole combines the richness of buttermilk, the comforting warmth of egg noodles, and a medley of savory ingredients to create a hearty and satisfying meal. Explore variations of this comforting dish, including a vegetarian delight featuring roasted vegetables and a tangy tomato sauce, a seafood extravaganza with succulent shrimp and flaky salmon, and a spicy fiesta with a kick of jalapeños and chili powder. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience that caters to diverse preferences, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night in. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK ALFREDO CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA



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You will never run out of supper ideas when you have a package of pasta in the pantry. As delicious and comforting as they are, you can go beyond the traditional spaghetti and baked pasta dishes. Make a cold pasta salad with blanched fresh vegetables and a light vinaigrette, or sauté zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and onions and mix into a pot of hot pasta. Everyone loves a rich cheesy sauce with pasta and, since we replaced the heavy cream with whole buttermilk in this recipe, this appealing, velvety and satisfying cheese sauce has exceptional taste but less fat than other cheese sauces. Use whatever shape of pasta you happen to have on hand. While the pasta is cooking, shred the rotisserie chicken. The cheese sauce comes together quickly, but it will require your full attention. Whisk the flour into the butter quickly so it doesn't burn and remember to take the pan off the heat before you whisk in the buttermilk so the sauce will remain creamy and won't break. Baby spinach leaves are colorful and tasty in this dish, and you can also use blanched green peas, snap peas, broccoli, or your favorite vegetable. Serve right out of the skillet with warm, buttery bread.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whole buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
1 (5-oz.) pkg. fresh baby spinach
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water to cover according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk buttermilk, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the cheese into flour mixture, whisking until cheese is melted. Stir in spinach, 1 cup at a time, stirring until wilted before the next addition. Add chicken and pasta; stir until coated and warmed through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

SOUR CREAM NOODLE BAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds ground chuck
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sliced green onions (less to taste)
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Crusty French bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown the ground chuck in a large skillet. Drain the fat, and then add the tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Stir, and then simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Cook the egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese. Add plenty of freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add to the noodles and stir. Add the green onions and stir.
  • To assemble, add half of the noodles to a baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture, and then sprinkle on half the grated Cheddar. Repeat with noodles, meat and then a final layer of cheese. Bake until all the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve with crusty French bread.
  • To freeze: Assemble the Sour Cream Noodle Bake in a disposable aluminum oven-proof pan and seal the top of the container with the lid or heavy foil. Seal the edges to prevent freezer burn and place in the freezer.
  • To cook from frozen: Place directly in a 375-degree F oven and bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and bake until lightly brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes more.

BUTTERMILK MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This creamy baked macaroni and cheese makes the perfect side dish.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded gouda cheese
3 teaspoons of butter
2 cups of buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to directions on the package and drain. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Mix macaroni noodles, 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup of gouda cheese, butter and seasonings together in a bowl.
  • Pour into baking dish. Pour buttermilk over top of macaroni and stir. Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Then uncover and bake another 10 minutes.

GRANDMA'S BUTTER NOODLES



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This is my late mother-in-laws recipe for noodles -- her favorite for flavor and because they don't spring back when you roll them. At every family gathering she'd make the best Chicken and Noodles, dropping her prepared noodles into homemade chicken broth along with shredded cooked chicken, then serving them over mashed potatoes. I've made them many times and everyone loves them. When making multiple batches, and lacking counter space, I hang the rounds on clean plastic hangers to dry.

Provided by MOMOFADDY

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and melted butter together with a fork. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt until dough becomes stiff. Knead on a lightly floured surface or in the bowl for a few minutes to blend completely. Divide the dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a sheet about 1/16 of an inch thick. Place each sheet onto a dry cloth and set aside for 30 to 45 minutes to partially dry.
  • When the noodle sheets are somewhat dry, roll up one at a time into a loose spiral and cut into strips as wide as you want using a sharp knife. Spread out the noodles to dry for about 1 hour before cooking or storing in freezer containers. To use frozen noodles, thaw in the container before using.
  • To cook the noodles, drop into rapidly boiling water or broth, and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 701 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BAKED BUTTERMILK DONUTS



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Finally a recipe for a baked buttermilk doughnut that is crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside! You won't think you're eating a donut-shaped muffin with this one! You could also toss the donuts in a cinnamon-sugar mix, glaze them with a powdered sugar-water icing, or frost them with chocolate frosting.

Provided by brownie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Adjust an oven rack to upper-middle position. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
  • Sift flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a smaller bowl.
  • Pour melted and cooled shortening into flour mixture and stir until absorbed. Add buttermilk mixture and mix well. Let batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour a scant tablespoon of batter into the well of each donut cup in the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to distribute batter evenly across the bottom of each; you won't use up all of the batter in this batch.
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the upper-middle rack until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; let cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes before removing onto a wire rack.
  • Place powdered sugar into a small paper bag. Toss warm doughnuts in powdered sugar to coat.
  • Spray the donut pan with cooking spray again. Spoon batter in tablespoonfuls into the hot pan for the next batch.
  • Bake donuts in the preheated oven on the upper-middle rack until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the pan and toss in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk: Fresh buttermilk will give your noodle bake the best flavor. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Choose the right noodles: Egg noodles are the traditional choice for noodle bakes, but you can also use other types of noodles, such as macaroni, penne, or rotini.
  • Don't overcook the noodles: The noodles should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will become mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to your noodle bake. Some good choices include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions, and peppers.
  • Add some protein: Protein can make your noodle bake more filling and satisfying. Some good choices include cooked chicken, beef, sausage, or tofu.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a noodle bake. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find what you like best.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk noodle bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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