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Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole Ukrainian Style

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Do you have wonderful childhood food memories? You know those really special dishes that only your mom and/or baba were famous for? This Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole Ukrainian Style is one of those recipes.

Egg noodle casserole right out of the oven, ready to cut and serve.

I am a pasta girl for sure. From spaghetti to gnocchi, macaroni salad to everyone’s favourite mac and cheese. When it comes to noodles, egg noodles hold a special place in my heart. This egg noodle casserole brings back so many wonderful memories.

When you were a kid, what was your go to snack after school? Cake, cookies, chips? Mine was egg noodle casserole! I am totally serious. Savoury food all the way for me. I do enjoy desserts (who doesn’t), but given the choice between freshly baked cookies or fresh baked bread, bread wins hands down.

Egg Noodle Casserole Recipes

Most everyone has eaten a casserole made with egg noodles (I would think). You know the ones I am talking about, made with those wonderful canned cream soups. Mushroom soup in the tuna noodle casserole. Cream of chicken soup in the chicken noodle casserole.

Cooked egg noodles in a greased baking dish, ready for the milk/egg mixture.

Do these bring back memories? Deliciously baked egg noodle recipes that were (or even still are) family favourites. The perfect casserole to take to pot lucks and family gatherings. Did you like crushed potato chips on your tuna noodle casserole?

How To Make Egg Noodles

Now, this is where the memories really come flooding back. Watching my baba (mom did it too) work her magic in the kitchen making homemade egg noodles.

Have you ever tasted homemade egg noodles? I sure hope so. Baba’s were THE BEST EVER. My mom could churn these out too, but there is that special touch only baba’s (or gramma’s) have. Something I am striving to achieve for my grandkids.

It always amazes me how the simple things are so delicious. The ingredient list for egg noodles is really simple:

  • flour
  • salt
  • eggs

Close up of the casserole just before going into the oven to bake.

Baba was able to take those 3 ingredients and produce the most amazing noodles ever. Perhaps it was her magic rolling pin. Maybe it was the fresh eggs from the chickens in the backyard. One thing for sure was that she made everything with passion and love.

What is Egg Noodle Casserole?

Egg noodle casserole is known as kugel (the Jewish version) or pasteria, the traditional Easter egg noodle pudding found on the Ukrainian and Italian tables.

There are lots of versions. Some are savoury (my favourite), while others are sweet. Recipes can contain raisins, sugar, cottage cheese and sour cream. For this version of egg noodle casserole, the ingredients are:

  • cooked egg noodles
  • eggs
  • milk
  • salt

The process is simple. Cook the noodles, drain and rinse. Place them in a greased baking dish. Whisk together the eggs, milk and salt. Pour over the noodles. Bake.

Overhead shot of a serving of the noodle casserole on a plate, with the remaining casserole in the background.

I just had to bake this noodle casserole in a glass baking dish.That is how mom did it. There is something about seeing those nice brown edges through the glass.

The milk and eggs form sort of a custard as the casserole bakes.The noodles on top get nice and crunchy (the best part). Once baked you can eat this warm, but I even eat it cold.

Simple right? Now if I only had some of baba’s homemade egg noodles to use. Oh the memories.

Close up shot of a serving of the casserole on a plate, showing the nice browned edges and crispy top.

Good old noodle casseroles will never go out of style. This Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole Ukrainian Style will be a treasured favourite forever. ❤I miss you baba❤.

What is your favourite childhood food memory?

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Egg noodle casserole right out of the oven, ready to cut and serve.

Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole Ukrainian Style

Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole Ukrainian Style is a recipe from my childhood. Noodles baked with milk and eggs produce a custard like centre with a crunchy top. This was my favourite after school snack.
4.96 from 25 votes
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Course: Casserole, Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Keyword: Traditonal Ukrainian Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces egg noodle
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp smoked sea salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF
    Grease a 9x13 baking dish/pan
  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  • Drain, and rinse with cold water.
    Place cooked egg noodles into the greased baking dish.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk and salt.
  • Pour evenly over the noodles in the baking dish.
  • Slightly press down the noodles into the liquid.
  • Bake in oven until set, and top is nicely browned (that is the best part). Approximately 45 minutes.
  • Cut into squares. Can be eaten hot or cold.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6.1% | Calcium: 10.2% | Iron: 7.7%

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  1. My baba use to make this casserole with her freshly made noodles too. I wasn’t old enough at the time to ask for the recipe, but the memories of eating this are still clear as a bell. Over the years, I have asked everyone of Ukrainian background if they knew this recipe, but nobody did. It wasn’t till today Dec. 7/18 that a friend found this recipe for me. My baba always used rendered down pork fat in most of her cooking, which added so much flavour to her meals. I know she must have used it in this noodle casserole. It wouldn’t have been a lot, but oh, that flavour. Maybe she greased her pan down with it, but I have no one to ask now. What do you think?

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    • Aw yes, the pork fat. She used to keep it in a can. I would take a guess that she did use it. I know it would work!! So glad this recipe brings back the same memories for you as it does for me. This is a keeper, right from the heart.

  2. I’ve never had egg noodle casserole before…which is crazy, because I love egg noodles; and this recipe is about as easy as it gets! I’ve also never had homemade egg noodles, but I’m sure they are amazing. Definitely trying this recipe

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  4. I too also enjoyed this as a child. My Baba called it Kiesta. I still make it today. I add ground pickling spice as she did. I love it cold the best. My Baba always made her noodles as well. I remember hundreds of noodles rolled and cut by hand drying on sheets and rea towels all over her house. I knew it was not long before I’d be eating this extremely yummy comfort food. How I miss my Baba!!!!!

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    • Baba’s were very special ladies….that could cook like magic. I only wish that my kids would have had the chance to experience these wonderful memories.

  5. This was one of my MIL’s Easter dishes and I have continued as my kids love it so now I’m making it for my Grandkids. Baba always added a bit of sugar and cinnamon which makes it delicious, delicious! Thanks for posting!

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  7. Yum! While I’ve never heard of this dish I would definitely be up to eating some. These egg noodles are my favorite. We used to eat them with just butter and parmesan all the time as kids.

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  10. Your Baba would be so proud! My grandma made every single thing from scratch too, I guess they had no choice back in the day! This dish is so simple yet so comforting. Thank you for sharing!

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  23. This looks delicious. I’ve never tried it, though I’m Ukrainian as well. I’ll totally have to give this a try. And, no, I’ve never had homemade egg noodles, but I can imagine they are way better than store bought.

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  26. Am I ever hungry just looking at the casserole and the crunchy edges would be my favorite piece. I try to duplicate some of my mamma’s recipes and although they’re good I always feel that there is something missing.I never knew my grandparents — they all died before my parents were even grown. I love that you have great memories.

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  28. Gloria this looks so pretty!! Would be such a pretty dish to make when you have guest. My mom made a baked noodle dish but that didn’t look as pretty as this.. Can’t wait to try this.

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  30. My mom makes a delicious beef stroganoff with egg noodles and I just love it! We love our egg noodles and I can’t wait to make this. So easy and I know it will taste so good!

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  32. I was wondering if this was a dish that my friend always talks about ….her’s was the version that was sweet I think with the raisons and cottage cheese. Regardless this looks delicious. I can only imagine how good your Baba’s homemade noodles were!

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  33. I love this! Looks so simple but so yummy – I wish I had an oven at home to try this out, but instead I’m going to bring this recipe round to a friends next time we cook dinner together.

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  34. This looks delicious Gloria! You’re right, my mom made a tuna version. I really stayed away from the kitchen as a child haha but my fondest food memories would be watching/helping my grandma prepare snacks for us kids. Simpler times. Have a wonderful week!

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  35. I love the simplicity of this dish. I’ve never ever made an egg noodle casserole. This is something my boyfriend would flip over (he looooves his pasta and bread.) Adding to my list of recipes to try! Thank you!

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  36. This is my kind of food. We would always take the leftover homemade kluski and cabbage noodles the next morning and fry it up with an egg for breakfast. Great minds think alike.

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  39. I can just imagine what your egg noodle casserole tastes like. My grandmother, who was German, made something very similar! I could eat square after square of your delicious egg noodle casserole! And I will, as soon as I can get some egg noodles! 🙂

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