Armenian Macaroni and Cheese (Mock Sou Boreg / Poohree Macaron)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
421 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Armenian
Armenian Macaroni and Cheese (Mock Sou Boreg / Poohree Macaron)
Description
The Armenian Macaroni and Cheese recipe involves boiling wide egg noodles until al dente, then mixing them with melted butter, crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, chopped parsley, and milk. The mixture, seasoned lightly due to the salty cheese, is poured into a greased baking dish dusted with breadcrumbs. Remaining breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil are spread on top, creating a crisp, golden crust when baked at 360°F.
This casserole yields a firm yet creamy texture with the distinctive sharpness of feta cheese balanced by fresh parsley. The topping adds crunch to contrast the soft noodles. It distinctly differs from traditional American mac and cheese by highlighting feta’s flavor and a breadcrumb topping rather than melted cheeses.
The dish can be served warm as a side or main. It stores well when cooled, and leftovers can be reheated in the oven to regain crispness. It freezes nicely in pieces arranged to prevent sticking, perfect for future meals.
Variations include substituting part of the feta with mild melting cheeses or doubling the recipe using a larger pan without changing bake time.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles wide or extra-wide
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 12 ounces feta cheese grated or crumbled
- 2 egg beaten, large
- ⅓ cup parsley flat-leaf, chopped
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ¼ cups dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or pan with pan spray or butter (alternatively you can use a slightly smaller pan if you want the pieces to be a bit taller). Dust the bottom of the pan with ⅓ to ½ cup of the bread crumbs to evenly coat.
- To a pot of boiling, salted water, add the noodles and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes (depending on the width of the egg noodles), or until al dente.
- Drain in a colander and then return to the pot, off the heat. Add the butter and stir until melted. Mix in the Feta cheese, beaten eggs, parsley, milk and some salt and pepper to taste (do not over-salt as the cheese is quite salty).
- Pour the cheesy egg noodles into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to lightly spread and even out the noodles in the dish so they are fairly even.
- Add the olive oil to the remaining bread crumbs and lightly toss with your fingers. Generously spread the bread crumbs over the top of the noodles.
- Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes minutes, or until the pasta has set up nicely and the bread crumbs are light golden. Turn on the broiler and broil for a couple minutes to toast the bread crumbs further, so they are a dark golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before cutting into 12 large or 24 small square pieces and serving.
Notes
- Cool the baked macaroni completely before cutting for easier slicing and reheating.
- Freeze portions arranged separately on a tray before bagging to prevent sticking; thaw fully before reheating.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 400°F on a greased sheet for even warming and crisp edges.
- For variation, mix mild cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack with feta.
- Double recipe with a larger pan, such as 12x18 inches, without extending bake time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2large or 4 small pieces | |
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 860mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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