Best 4 Turos Csusza Pasta With Cottage Cheese Hungary Recipes

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Turos csusza is a traditional Hungarian pasta dish made with cottage cheese, bacon, and a variety of other ingredients. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different recipes for turos csusza, but the basic ingredients are always the same. The cottage cheese is typically mixed with sour cream, eggs, and flour to form a dough. This dough is then rolled out and cut into thin strips, which are then cooked in boiling water. Once the pasta is cooked, it is drained and mixed with the other ingredients, which can include bacon, onions, garlic, paprika, and various spices. Turos csusza is typically served with a dollop of sour cream on top.

This article provides three different recipes for turos csusza:

* The first recipe is a classic turos csusza recipe that uses simple ingredients and is easy to follow.
* The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish that uses different types of cheese and spices.
* The third recipe is a vegetarian turos csusza recipe that is perfect for those who do not eat meat.

All three recipes are delicious and will surely satisfy your cravings for this traditional Hungarian dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TUROS CSUSZA (PASTA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE)



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This recipe is great for nights when you get home and need something to wind down. 'Turos Csusza' is a Hungarian dish I learned from my Dad last year when I turned twelve. It consists of bacon, egg noodles, sour cream, and cottage cheese. 'Elvezet!'

Provided by Charlee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Hungarian

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
3 ½ slices smoked bacon
2 cups sour cream
1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Place the drained noodles in a large baking dish. Stir the sour cream into the noodles. Spoon the cottage cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top; season with salt.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cottage cheese softens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TUROS CSUSZA -- PASTA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE (HUNGARY)



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Make and share this Turos Csusza -- Pasta With Cottage Cheese (Hungary) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
3 1/2 slices smoked bacon
2 cups sour cream
1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil, then add pasta & cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a skilled over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 8-10 minutes, then drain, cool & crumble & set aside.
  • In a 2-quart casserole place drained noodles, then stir sour cream into the noodles.
  • Spoon cottage cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture & sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top of that. Season to taste with salt.
  • Bake 3-5 minutes or until cottage cheese softens.

TUROS CSUSZA (HUNGARIAN MACARONI CHEESE)



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Make and share this Turos Csusza (Hungarian Macaroni Cheese) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Broke Guy

Categories     Hungarian

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
1 teaspoon butter
3 1/2 slices bacon (recommend Applewood smoked)
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (Garnish)

Steps:

  • Using cheesecloth, drain the cottage cheese over the sink overnight.
  • When ready to cook, boil a large pot of salted water (2 tsp salt) and add egg noodles. Stir occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • While egg noodles are boiling, in a skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain the oil off and then crumble. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sour cream and black pepper. When noodles are ready, drain them and then add to mixing bowl. Stir well.
  • Pour mixture into large baking dish, top with crumbled bacon and place in oven. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Garnish with fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.5, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 178.4, Sodium 516.1, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 29.6

TUROS CSUSZA (PASTA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE)



Turos Csusza (Pasta with Cottage Cheese) image

This recipe is great for nights when you get home and need something to wind down. 'Turos Csusza' is a Hungarian dish I learned from my Dad last year when I turned twelve. It consists of bacon, egg noodles, sour cream, and cottage cheese. 'Elvezet!'

Provided by Charlee

Categories     Hungarian Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
3 ½ slices smoked bacon
2 cups sour cream
1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Place the drained noodles in a large baking dish. Stir the sour cream into the noodles. Spoon the cottage cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top; season with salt.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cottage cheese softens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh cottage cheese. If you only have access to store-bought cottage cheese, be sure to drain it well before using.
  • If you don't have any tejföl (sour cream), you can use regular sour cream instead. However, tejföl has a thicker consistency, so your dish may not be as creamy if you use sour cream.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your túrós csusza, such as bacon, sausage, or vegetables. This is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking.
  • Túróscsusza is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave it on low power until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

Túróscsusza is a delicious and easy-to-make Hungarian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with cottage cheese, pasta, and sour cream, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a fan of Hungarian cuisine or are simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, túróscsusza is sure to please.

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