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. It pairs greatly with fresh pork, ham and poultry. I have never paired it with beef but can’t imagine it would not pair well. 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.
We both remembered the name and several times over the last 5 or 6 years, I have Googled it to no avail! Then last year I hit the jackpot! The original name, apparently was Mrs. John F, Kennedy’s Casserole Marie Blanche!
It’s funny, you know Google, Mrs. Smith is the contributor on one site. Mrs. Fowler and family on another. Then, of the ones that actually attribute it to Jackie Kennedy, one says she served it at a dinner for her sister and brother-in-law, Princess and Prince Radziwell. Who knows, but it is good!! What the real story is, the world may never know!
What you need
- egg noodles
- sour cream
- cottage cheese
- salt and pepper
- butter
How to Make Casserole Marie Blanche
- Boil egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
I can tell you with a great amount of certainty that Mrs. JFK did not eat this on a daily basis, or she would have looked like a house!! Not health food but sometimes even First Ladies need to splurge!
Dot top with small pieces butter. Bake at 350°F until the top is lightly brown and everything is bubbly! Serve immediately. This is definitely best served immediately. Leftovers tend to be a bit dry.
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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 c cream style cottage cheese (original recipe : see important notes below!)
- 1 c sour cream (original recipe : see important notes below!)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1/3 c chopped chives
- 1 Tbsp 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
Yvonne
I got this recipe years ago from a neighbor who was Slovakian. We add Bacon. Everything’s better with bacon
Beth Neels
Ha! I can’t argue with you there Yvonne! Thanks for checking out the recipe.
Mary
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.
Beth Neels
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!
Sharon
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.
Beth Neels
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!
Abby D
Grew up eating this, made with seashell noodles. An all time favorite in our house.
I’ll have to try it with egg noodles.
Beth Neels
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!
Leslie
How much cheddar do you add. I love noodles Romanoff!!
Beth Neels
There is no cheddar in this traditional recipe. You could certainly add it. If you do, I would probably add around 2 cups.
Deb
Can I ask what, if any, meat you paired this with?
Beth Neels
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!
BPi
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.
Beth Neels
That’s interesting. Thanks for the info!
Sandie Bender
How would it be with Ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese? Ricotta melts much better than Cottage Cheese.
Beth Neels
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!
Jessica Formicola
I made this for dinner last night and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Beth Neels
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know, Jessica! Have a great weekend!
Vicky
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!
Beth Neels
They were such an interesting couple. Weren’t they? Thanks for checking out the recipe Vicky!
Tawnie Kroll
I loved the cottage cheese in here!!
Beth Neels
The cottage cheese makes it so creamy and delicious! Thanks Tawnie!
Katie
This is one of our favorite casseroles, and in fact one of our favorite dinners!
Beth Neels
That’s interesting. Not too many people I have run into, have ever heard of this casserole. Thanks for letting me know, Katie!
Ashley
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!
Beth Neels
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!
Sarah
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!
Binky
Thank you Sarah! I appreciate that! I love cooking the vintage recipes!