Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon
Creamy pasta with cottage cheese and crispy bacon
A comforting and classic Hungarian dish combining soft pasta, creamy cottage cheese, and crispy bacon.
- 1 hour
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Pasta
For the Cheese Mixture
For the Bacon
For the Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Bacon
Dice the Bacon
Cut bacon into small dice and set aside.
Heat Oil
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Crisp the Bacon
Cook bacon pieces until crispy, then drain on a paper towel.
Preparing the Cheese Mixture
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
Mix Until Smooth
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Set Aside
Set aside for assembly.
Cooking Process
Cooking the Pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the egg noodles, and cook until al dente.
Combining the Ingredients
Mix the cooked pasta, cheese mixture, and half of the crispy bacon.
Final Touch
Top with remaining bacon before serving.
Plating & Serving
Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon
Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon
Plating & Serving
Serve the Túrós Csusza hot from the stove, garnished with fresh parsley.
Timing
Boiling Pasta: 10 minutes; Cooking Bacon: 10 minutes.
Heat Guide
Boiling: High heat; Bacon Crisping: Medium heat.