This Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole is one of my favourite childhood memories.
Baked egg noodles that I called Ukrainian pasta! Noodles, eggs, and milk can create some magic in the kitchen. Baba knew what she was doing.
She would also be impressed with my version of lazy cabbage rolls. All the flavour of traditional cabbage rolls without all of the work.
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.
How about Asian noodles? This super easy cabbage and noodles stir fry is always a hit with the family.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this baked noodle casserole 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.
Simple Ingredients
It really does not get easier than this. For this baked noodle recipe 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?
And we cannot forget to mention chicken noodle soup! Always a must for when you are feeling under the weather. It works like magic.
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 Cook 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. You know the stuffed Ukrainian pasta. You NEED to make this creamy Pierogi Sauce. It is THE BEST topping ever.
Baba was a culinary master. Her homemade sauerkraut beat anything you could buy in the store. I would love to use it in my kapusta recipe.
She also made the best side dish we like to call Ukrainian dill potatoes. Perfect for steak, chicken and more.
This Ukrainian pasta bake is also 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.
Another version is baked lokshyna. A casserole with egg noodles, cottage cheese and bacon. Typical Ukrainian comfort food.
Are You A Noodle 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 will be a treasured favourite forever. ❤I miss you baba❤.
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Ukrainian Baked Egg Noodle Casserole
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!
Namrata
Looks delicious. Never knew egg noodle casseroles are that easy to prepare. Thanks for the recipe.
Homemade & Yummy
They are really easy to make, even the sweet ones.
Veena Azmanov
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Well this simple dish bring back so many wonderful memories….and we are having the leftovers for dinner tonight. Can’t wait.
Catherine Brown
This is the ultimate comfort food! I haven’t made it in such a long while… now I have to make it!
Homemade & Yummy
OMG, this is so easy. We are having the leftovers for dinner tonight. Can’t wait.
Tiffany
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Egg noodles are in a league of their own. So delicious.
nicole
simple, beautiful and so yummy! Can’t wait to make this!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you do. It has been in the family for a very long time.
Denise
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes there are many versions. Cottage cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese and yes raisins too. I prefer this basic savoury version.
Mairi
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Well enjoy. I love sharing some of the family favourites on my site.
Jolina
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes simpler times seem like a dream these days. I loved spending time with baba for sure.
Nicole | What She Ate
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Well hope he (and you) enjoy this very special childhood dish.
Ali Hanson
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.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…oh yes….that sounds delicious too.
Karyn Ryan
I think family recipes are very special little glimpses of the past..This is a lovely comforting recipe and easy to make
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…childhood memories can be so rewarding.
Marvellina | What To Cook Today
We love egg noodles and it’s amazing to see how different countries have their own take on this!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it sure is. Hope you give this a try.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
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! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
I bet your grandmother was an awesome cook too….they were special ladies for sure.
Ginny
What an unusual casserole. At least to our family. I can tell already that it’s going to be one of my husbands favorites.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I can see that you would say it is unusual. It was unusual to my hubby too, and now he also loves it.
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
Pure comfort! Thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by.