Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon

Name: Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Wide egg noodles (or pappardelle); Salt for boiling water; Vegetable oil; Cottage cheese (or túró, if available); Sour cream; Salt; Ground black pepper; Smoked bacon, diced; Vegetable oil; Fresh parsley, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper

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

Wide egg noodles (or pappardelle)

500g

Salt for boiling water

1 tbsp

Vegetable oil

1 tbsp

For the Cheese Mixture

Cottage cheese (or túró, if available)

450g

Sour cream

200g

Salt

1 tsp

Ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

For the Bacon

Smoked bacon, diced

200g

Vegetable oil

1 tbsp

For the Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped

(for serving)

Freshly ground black pepper

to taste

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