BUCKWHEAT AND COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. "The savory combination of buckwheat and cottage cheese shows up in many traditional Russian cookbooks, and creates the kind of dense, comforting pudding that we yearn for when there's frost on the windows. Use toasted buckwheat (kasha) for a robust flavor, and untoasted buckwheat for a subtler dish. Serve the casserole as an accompaniment to brisket, pot roast, or short ribs. Vegetarians will enjoy it as an entree."
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Grains
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set a rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Coat the bottom and halfway up the sides with the rye flakes or oatmeal. Set aside.
- In a heavy 2-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, combine 2 3/4 cups of water with the buckwheat, dill, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in butter.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in another 1/4 cup of water if the mixture gets dry before the buckwheat is tender.
- Transfer the cooked buckwheat to a medium bowl.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, followed by the eggs and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- With a rubber spatula, spread the sour cream in a layer on top.
- Dust with paprika.
- Bake until the edges are firm and the center is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife along the edges and cut into 8 portions.
- Use a spatula to remove the pieces from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 495.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 9.2
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mizan 2222
[email protected]Overall, I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was a good learning experience and I'll definitely be making buckwheat and cottage cheese casserole again in the future.
WaHiD SABBIR
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others. There are better buckwheat and cottage cheese casseroles out there.
Birungi Shaluwa
[email protected]This casserole was a lot of work to make. It took me over an hour to prepare and cook.
Ahtram khan
[email protected]I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Asamoah Samuel
[email protected]This casserole was too expensive to make. The ingredients were all very pricey.
Mohammad Nawaz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out dry. I think I should have added more milk.
Abdulbasit Sherefa
[email protected]This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper and it was much better.
Simon Howard
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cottage cheese, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The buckwheat and eggs masked the cottage cheese flavor perfectly.
Lameck Kandiero
[email protected]This casserole is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Md alam hossan Md alam hossan
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Apio Mary
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try, and this casserole fit the bill perfectly. It was delicious and satisfying.
Erica Smith
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover buckwheat and cottage cheese.
Mr GULHASSAN
[email protected]I added some chopped fresh herbs to the casserole and it really brightened up the flavor.
Anita Mayo
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
liz thoms
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buckwheat, but this casserole changed my mind. The cottage cheese added a creamy richness that balanced out the nutty flavor of the buckwheat.
a_homie_kenji
[email protected]This buckwheat and cottage cheese casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors and textures blended perfectly, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.