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Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon

Name: Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Wide egg noodles (or pappardelle), 500g; Salt for boiling water, 1 tbsp; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; Cottage cheese (or túró, if available), 450g; Sour cream, 200g; Salt, 1 tsp; Ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp; Smoked bacon, diced, 200g; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; Fresh parsley, chopped, (for serving); Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A comforting and classic Hungarian dish combining soft pasta, creamy cottage cheese, and crispy bacon.

4.5(676 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 26, 2025

Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

0 min

Cook

0 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pasta

For the Cheese Mixture

For the Bacon

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 981 kcal
Protein: 37.88 g
Carbs: 94.88 g
Fat: 52.25 g
Fiber: 4.38 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3925 kcal
Protein: 151.5 g
Carbs: 379.5 g
Fat: 209 g
Fiber: 17.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Wide egg noodles (or pappardelle) 500g	1780	51.5	352.5	20	15
Salt for boiling water 1 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Cottage cheese (or túró, if available) 450g	398	54	14	16	0
Sour cream 200g	414	6	11	42	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Ground black pepper 1/2 tsp	3	0	1	0	1
Smoked bacon, diced 200g	1086	40	0	103	0
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)	1	0	0	0	0.5
Freshly ground black pepper to taste	3	0	1	0	1

These nutritional estimates are provided for informational purposes only and are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Bacon

1
Dice the Bacon
Cut bacon into small dice and set aside.
2
Heat Oil
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
3
Crisp the Bacon
Cook bacon pieces until crispy, then drain on a paper towel.

Preparing the Cheese Mixture

1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix Until Smooth
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for assembly.

How to Make Cheesy Hungarian Túrós Csusza with Bacon

Total time: 0 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the egg noodles, and cook until al dente.
2
Combining the Ingredients
Mix the cooked pasta, cheese mixture, and half of the crispy bacon.
3
Final Touch
Top with remaining bacon before serving.