Country Noodle Casserole

The Junior League of Greensboro, North Carolina

Out of Our League

1/2 pound bacon, fried and crumbled

1 package fine egg noodles, cooked and drained

3 cups cottage cheese

3 cups sour cream

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 onions, minced

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Dash of Tabasco

4 teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons horseradish

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Extra sour cream

Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, onions, Worcestershire, Tabasco, salt, horseradish, and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add noodles and bacon, and toss. Put in buttered 3-1/2 quart casserole.

Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and broil until golden. Serve with rest of cheese and extra sour cream.

Yield: 12 servings

Notes:

1. Went a little lighter on the horseradish for personal preference

2. Used a 12-ounce bag of extra broad egg noodles

3. Reserved a small portion and combined with leftover roasted chicken