Jackie Kennedy’s Casserole Marie Blanche
First lady, Jackie Kennedy is reported to have served this easy, delicious Casserole Marie Blanche, during the time she lived in the White House.
History of Casserole Marie Blanche
My Mom made this easy, tasty side dish at least once or twice a year. When I asked my Mom if she still had the recipe, she couldn’t find it.
I knew the basic recipe, but could never find a reference for it online.
In my research I’ve found many stories, Mrs. Smith is the contributor on one site. Mrs. Fowler and family on another.
Most attribute it to Jacqueline Kennedy, one says she served it at a private dinner for her brother-in-law and sister, Prince and Princess Radziwill in 1961.
Who knows, but it is good!! What the real story is, the world may never know!
What you need
- egg noodles – cooked in water or broth, according to package directions
- sour cream
- cottage cheese – 1 container
- salt and white pepper or black pepper
- butter
- fresh chives – snipped
How to Make Casserole Marie Blanche
- Boil egg noodles over medium heat according to the package directions. Drain.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
You can mix it in the casserole that you will bake it in, or add to a large bowl combine noodles with the remaining ingredients. The pour the mixture into the casserole.
Dot top with small pieces butter. Bake at 350°F until the top is golden brown and everything is bubbly! Serve immediately. This is definitely best served immediately. Leftovers tend to be a bit dry.
Optional ingredients and substitutions
- sauté onion and substitute for chives
- add broccoli, asparagus or other green vegetables
- sauté mushrooms and add to the mixture
- cook noodles in chicken stock for extra flavor
- add garlic powder or onion powder
- sprinkle top with paprika just before serving
What main dishes to serve with casserole Marie Blanche
- Chicken, turkey or other poultry
- beef roast
- ham and fresh pork
- salmon, trout or perch
- lamb
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This vintage casserole Marie Blanche has a creamy, comforting taste
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Mrs. John F. Kennedy’s Casserole Marie Blanche
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound cooked drained noodles (original recipe : see important notes below!)
- 1 cup cream style cottage cheese (original recipe : see important notes below!)
- 1 cup sour cream (original recipe : see important notes below!)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/3 cup chive snipped or chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F Combine noodles, cottage cheese, sour cream. salt, pepper and chives. Pour into buttered 2 quart casserole and dot with the 1 tablespoon butter.
- Bake about 30 minutes, until noodles begin to brown and casserole is hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
- See notes below for important notes. I increase the cheese and sour cream and decrease the noodles!
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Notes
Nutrition
Originally Pulished 10/19/2016
This is probably the dumbest question but is it one pound of egg noodles before they’re cooked or after?
Dry weight, so before they are cooked. No question is dumb!
I made this for a 60’s theme party we had. It was very bland. I didn’t taste a cheesy flavor. Very disappointed.
Well, the only cheese in it is cottage cheese, which has a very mild flavor. This recipe was never described as cheesy. We’re sorry you were disappointed, but perhaps you were looking to make macaroni and cheese instead of casserole Marie Blanche.
We called this Hungarian noodles, my family is Slovak. We always lightly fried onions and sauteed garlic in butter. Used 8 oz of egg noodles, 1 cup cottage cheeze, 1/2 cup sour cream, and plenty of salt and used a stick of butter.
The onions sound like a great addition. Thanks for the comment, Becca.
I made this recipe tonight and know this is a keeper! So much flavor! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad that you liked it Connie. It’s one of our favorites too! Thanks for letting me know. Happy New Year!
I got this recipe years ago from a neighbor who was Slovakian. We add Bacon. Everything’s better with bacon
Ha! I can’t argue with you there Yvonne! Thanks for checking out the recipe.
It’s amazing to me that the recipe just calls for one TBS butter as we always have to add almost a full stick to keep it from being too dry! I’ve even thought about adding more cottage cheese and sour cream but haven’t tried that yet.
This is the original recipe. I have added to the recipe instructions. I always increase the cheese and sour cream, decrease the noodles and dot the top with butter. (it is always more than a tablespoon) Thanks for checking out the recipe Mary!
I’ve been making this for years except I do add some parmesan cheese. If you add cheddar cheese it becomes Noodles Romanoff. Never knew this recipe had a name or where it came from. I thought I made it up when I was hungry one night and the only things on hand were the ingredients for this.
It is an odd list of ingredients, but then they totally work together! I like the adding cheese, I may give that a go. Thanks Sharon!
Grew up eating this, made with seashell noodles. An all time favorite in our house.
I’ll have to try it with egg noodles.
I haven’t made it with shells. It would be just as good I suppose. Let me know how you like the noodles Abby. Thanks for checking out the recipe!
How much cheddar do you add. I love noodles Romanoff!!
There is no cheddar in this traditional recipe. You could certainly add it. If you do, I would probably add around 2 cups.
This is a traditional polish recipe. It’s been around forever called Kluski Z Serem- and Hungarians have a specific name for it and that version adds bacon. its Eastern European in origin
Interesting. Bacon sounds like a good addition too!
Can I ask what, if any, meat you paired this with?
We like this casserole with ham, chicken, and turkey. It would also pair well with beef and pork loin. Thanks for checking out the recipe!
I haven’t tried this recipe, but this is what we call a Noodle Kugel. You can add sautéed onion and make it savory, or add chopped apples or dried fruit and serve it sweet. Because it has no meat, it is used as a milk dish for kosher households.
That’s interesting. Thanks for the info!
How would it be with Ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese? Ricotta melts much better than Cottage Cheese.
I haven’t tried it with ricotta, so I can’t really say. I’m not sure about the combination of sour cream and ricotta? Give it a try and let me know how you like it!
I made this for dinner last night and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know, Jessica! Have a great weekend!
I’ve always had a fascination with the Kennedys, so I find this recipe to be particularly of Interest. I love The buttery and cheesy nature of it!
They were such an interesting couple. Weren’t they? Thanks for checking out the recipe Vicky!
I loved the cottage cheese in here!!
The cottage cheese makes it so creamy and delicious! Thanks Tawnie!
This is one of our favorite casseroles, and in fact one of our favorite dinners!
That’s interesting. Not too many people I have run into, have ever heard of this casserole. Thanks for letting me know, Katie!
My dad LOVES this casserole – my grandmother used to make it! Fun fact: she went to the First Ladies Luncheons for several years, and this recipe was given out!
Oh, wow! No kidding! That is so cool! My mom has been making it for eons too! It’s so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing that with me!
Congrats on the new camera! This recipe looks fun- I saw a blog awhile back that did all recipes from classic literature. Love the idea!
Thank you Sarah! I appreciate that! I love cooking the vintage recipes!