pennsylvania dutch brown butter noodles

9 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Jun 12, 2018

In Pennsylvania Dutch communities, this is a very simple (yet classic) side dish that's usually served alongside roasts, fried chicken, baked ham, or pan-fried pork chops. To remain true to Pennsylvania Dutch custom, you should place a generous scoop of fresh cottage cheese on top of the noodles and then top the cottage cheese with a bit (a teaspoonful or so) of apple butter.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 5 or 6

Ingredients

  • 12-oz packages extra wide egg noodles
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup - cottage cheese, to serve (optional)
  • 1/4 cup - apple butter, to serve (optional)

How To Make pennsylvania dutch brown butter noodles

  • Step 1
    Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  • Step 2
    While egg noodles are cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet until lightly browned (but do not burn it).
  • Step 3
    Drain noodles well. Place egg noodles back in pot (in which it was cooked). Add the browned butter, salt and pepper, and toss until noodles are well coated.
  • Step 4
    Divide the noodles among dinner plates. If desired, top the noodles with a generous spoonful of cottage cheese, then top the cottage cheese with a bit of apple butter, and serve immediately.

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Category: Pasta Sides
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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