Hungarian Túrós Csusza (Túrós csusza)

Túrós csusza is a traditional Hungarian dish made with egg noodles and cottage cheese, often topped with crispy bacon or sour cream. It's a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner.

Hungarian Túrós Csusza (Túrós csusza)

Ingredients

  • 400g egg noodles
  • 500g cottage cheese
  • 100g sour cream
  • 100g bacon, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Combine the cooked noodles with the cottage cheese mixture and mix well.
  5. Serve the túrós csusza topped with a dollop of sour cream and crispy bacon.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
400
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Colander

Tools

Cooking pot Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve túrós csusza with a side of pickles or a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use a sprinkle of smoked paprika for added flavor.

Cost

$10