Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole is one of my favourite childhood memories.
Baked egg noodles that I called Ukrainian pasta! All it takes is noodles, eggs, and milk.
Baba would have this ready for me as an after school treat. How I miss her cooking. This noodle casserole brings back so many wonderful memories.
I am a pasta girl for sure. From spaghetti to gnocchi, macaroni salad to everyone’s favourite mac and cheese.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these baked noodles are at the bottom of this post.
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.
The Ingredients
It really does not get easier than this. You will need:
- egg noodles
- eggs
- milk
- salt
Everyone has eaten casseroles with noodles. You know the ones I am talking about.
Those wonderful casseroles made with cream soups.
- hamburger casseroles
- chicken noodle casserole
- tuna noodle casserole
Do these bring back memories? Noodle dinner 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 noodle casserole?
I also remember potato casseroles too. Sweet Potato Au Gratin is the ultimate comfort food. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes, covered in cream and topped with cheese. What is not to love?
How To Make Ukrainian Egg Noodle Casserole
This really is a simple noodle recipe to put together.
- Cook egg noodles “al dente”
- Combine cooked noodles with eggs, milk, and seasonings.
- Place in a greased casserole dish.
- Bake.
- Enjoy!
The milk and eggs form sort of 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.
How Long Does It Take To Boil Egg Noodles?
This type of noodle cooks quickly. Overcooking will produce soggy, mushy noodles.
Use a large pot of boiling water. The noodles need space to cook properly.
Fresh noodles will cook in about 3-4 minutes. Dried, store-bought variety will take 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the noodles.
There are lots of varieties, and here are just a few:
- (affiliate) No Yolks
- (affiliate) Egg Dumpling Noodles
- (affiliate) Gluten Free
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 grammas) have. Something I am striving to achieve for my grandkids.
She also made the best pierogies too. If you love pierogies, then you NEED to make this creamy Pierogi Sauce. It is THE BEST topping ever.
Egg noodle casserole is known as kugel (the Jewish version) or pastiera, the traditional Easter egg noodle pudding found on the Ukrainian and Italian tables. They can also be referred to as kluski.
Are You A Pasta Lover?
Here are a few delicious recipes for you to try:
- Canned Tuna Pasta Toss made with simple ingredients.
- Easy Penne Pasta made with a delicious olive tapenade.
- Green Thai Curry better than takeout for dinner any night.
- Mushroom Bites a fun and nostalgic appetizer.
I bake my noodles in a glass baking dish. That is how mom did it. There is something about seeing those nice brown edges through the glass.
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❤.
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Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole Ukrainian Style
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºFGrease a 9×13 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!
Susan
My nana used to make this egg noodle or Kugle recipe usually savory and served with a beef roast and gravy on top of crusty noodles. Absolutely delicious!! Took me 20 yrs to find this recipe! I made it and it brought me back in time to those lovely Sunday dinners.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG…so glad it brought back happy memories for you. Thanks so much for your comment.
Romina
Do you have the recipe for the homemade egg noodles?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Sorry I do not. My baba made her own, but I just use store-bought.
Suzanne Matthews
I grew up on this my mother made it all the time and when she passed away it took me 13 years to find this recipe that I found today I am mediately went to the store and got all the ingredients I can’t wait to try my favorite childhood memory ❤️
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG…I love hearing this. I still remember visiting baba after school and THIS was my snack. Enjoy my friend…and keep those wonderful memories alive!!
Judy M
This dish is a true Ukrainian tradition which is eaten at Easter. My mom made it with raisins and cottage cheese and I have carried on this tradition and yes always homemade egg noodles. My family is from Saskatchewan and luckily for me I inherited her old Ukrainian cookbooks from the prairies which helps me carry on with all the Christmas and Easter traditional foods. Also found this recipe in a 1984 Russian Doukhobour ethnic cookbook which which was also handed down to me. These books are like royalty on my cookbook shelf…
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Aw….yes a true classic. I have never tried the version with raisins. This was the BEST after school snack when I was a kid.
Kim
My Ukrainian Grama always made it with ground pickling spice and homemade noodles. It was always a savory dish not a sweet one. I remember the noodles drying on many tea towels. We called it Kee-sta…not sure of the spelling. I miss her like crazy. I miss her cooking cuz it just tasted like nothing else. Might have to make some this weekend.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…those homemade noodles were the BEST. Baba was a master. Pickling spice sounds very interesting. And oh yes KEESTA….I remember that too. I miss her and her delicious meals. Thanks so much for sharing your memories.
Jean Nowal
This is so good and typical of Ukrainian dishes that help to stretch a budget. We had plenty of meatless soups and casseroles that are so good that nobody misses any expensive ingredients. (Dobra!) I). I am 100% Ukrainianand we always called grandmothers “Babco,not Baba. Maybe it’s a regional difference
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well my mom was from Saskatchewan and my dad from Manitoba. Baba was the name in both places. You are right about simple ingredients and making delicious dishes for families to enjoy.
Kari Heron
This is completely new to me. We do not have these dishes in the Caribbean but this is a very practical weeknight dish. Thanks for sharing. This looks like a great, budget friendly side dish.
Homemade & Yummy
This recipe brings back so many wonderful memories of my baba. It was so good with her homemade egg noodles too.
Irene Wilson
My absolute favorite as well. My Mama would also add a layer of sliced apples tossed with cinnamon and sugar with half the noodles on the bottom and half on top also sprinkled with a little sugar. The crunchy top was my favorite as well. Still have Mama’s glass baking dish just for this purpose.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, I use the glass dish too. I have not tried the sweet version, but this is such a childhood memory…and so delicious.
Dianne
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?
Homemade & Yummy
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.
Karyl Henry
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
Homemade & Yummy
This has been in the family for such a long time. Every time I make it, it reminds me of my childhood.