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Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Noodles Casserole)

Schinkennudeln is an easy German recipe for ham and noodles. This version, which includes Swiss cheese and is baked in the oven until bubbly, is inspired by the one served at the Germany booth at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 614 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces (340 grams) dry egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cooked ham, diced
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups milk or heavy cream (or a combination)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch grated nutmeg
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) grated Swiss (Emmental) cheese (about 2 cups)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Boil the egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain, return noodles to the empty pot and set aside off the heat.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat melt the butter and add the chopped ham and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  4. To the pot of drained cooked egg noodles stir in the onion and ham, cream or milk, eggs, seasonings, and half the grated cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven, top with the remaining grated cheese and return to the oven, uncovered, for another 15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  6. Allow the casserole to set and cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into it to serve.

Notes

  • You may substitute half the Swiss cheese with sharp white cheddar like they do at Walt Disney World when they serve schinkennudeln at the Germany booth at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival.
  • Instead of the egg noodles you could also try elbow macaroni, rotini, fusilli, or gemelli pasta.
  • The ratio of cheese to noodles is a good balance (since the focus is really the ham and the noodles), but you can make this recipe even cheesier if you'd like by increasing the amount of cheese both mixed into the noodles and sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 614kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 206mg (69%) Sodium 1406mg (59%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614

% Daily Value*

Calories 614kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 206mg 69%
Sodium 1406mg 59%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.