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    Home » Grocer to Table » Jackie Kennedy’s Casserole Marie Blanche

    Jackie Kennedy’s Casserole Marie Blanche

    Posted on January 9, 2017 By Beth Neels

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    First lady, Jackie Kennedy is reported to have served this easy, delicious Casserole Marie Blanche, during the time she lived in the White House.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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
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    How to Make Casserole Marie Blanche

    1. Boil egg noodles over medium heat according to the package directions. Drain.
    2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
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    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.

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    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
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    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

    Other Vintage Recipes on BCC

    • Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Mom’s Bacon and Egg Potato Salad
    • Pea Salad
    • Stacked Enchiladas

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    This vintage casserole Marie Blanche has a creamy, comforting taste

    Vintage recipes are fun, aren’t they? I love finding the history of the foods we eat!

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    I hope you enjoyed the recipe today!

    Enjoy. And have fun cooking!

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    Mrs. John F. Kennedy’s Casserole Marie Blanche

    Vintage recipe from First Lady, Jackie Kennedy! This Casserole is creamy easy and incredibly delicious!
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    5 from 22 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $6

    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

    **I decreased the quantity of noodles to one pound.
    **I increase the cottage cheese and sour cream to 2 cups each.
    **I also dot the top evenly with butter, it’s usually more than 1 tablespoon. If you don’t do this, the casserole tends to be dry. 
    Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
    Reheat in microwave until hot.
    Do not freeze.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Connie

      January 01, 2022 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe tonight and know this is a keeper! So much flavor! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 02, 2022 at 1:27 pm

        I’m so glad that you liked it Connie. It’s one of our favorites too! Thanks for letting me know. Happy New Year!

        Reply
    2. Yvonne

      April 20, 2021 at 10:26 am

      I got this recipe years ago from a neighbor who was Slovakian. We add Bacon. Everything’s better with bacon

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 20, 2021 at 11:05 am

        Ha! I can’t argue with you there Yvonne! Thanks for checking out the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Mary

      April 04, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 05, 2021 at 10:16 am

        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!

        Reply
    4. Sharon

      May 03, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        May 04, 2020 at 10:37 am

        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!

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        • Abby D

          July 16, 2021 at 9:04 pm

          Grew up eating this, made with seashell noodles. An all time favorite in our house.

          I’ll have to try it with egg noodles.

          Reply
          • Beth Neels

            July 17, 2021 at 11:23 am

            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!

            Reply
        • Leslie

          August 26, 2021 at 10:14 pm

          How much cheddar do you add. I love noodles Romanoff!!

          Reply
          • Beth Neels

            August 27, 2021 at 11:28 am

            There is no cheddar in this traditional recipe. You could certainly add it. If you do, I would probably add around 2 cups.

            Reply
      • Annette

        June 06, 2022 at 12:57 pm

        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

        Reply
        • Beth Neels

          June 06, 2022 at 3:24 pm

          Interesting. Bacon sounds like a good addition too!

          Reply
    5. Deb

      December 29, 2019 at 4:45 am

      Can I ask what, if any, meat you paired this with?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        December 31, 2019 at 10:52 am

        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!

        Reply
        • BPi

          June 21, 2020 at 10:40 pm

          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.

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          • Beth Neels

            June 22, 2020 at 3:22 pm

            That’s interesting. Thanks for the info!

            Reply
    6. Sandie Bender

      November 23, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      How would it be with Ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese? Ricotta melts much better than Cottage Cheese.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        November 25, 2019 at 9:31 am

        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!

        Reply
    7. Jessica Formicola

      October 18, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner last night and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 18, 2019 at 2:19 pm

        I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know, Jessica! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    8. Vicky

      October 18, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 18, 2019 at 2:18 pm

        They were such an interesting couple. Weren’t they? Thanks for checking out the recipe Vicky!

        Reply
    9. Tawnie Kroll

      October 18, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the cottage cheese in here!!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 18, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        The cottage cheese makes it so creamy and delicious! Thanks Tawnie!

        Reply
    10. Katie

      October 18, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of our favorite casseroles, and in fact one of our favorite dinners!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 18, 2019 at 12:20 pm

        That’s interesting. Not too many people I have run into, have ever heard of this casserole. Thanks for letting me know, Katie!

        Reply
    11. Ashley

      October 18, 2019 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 18, 2019 at 11:58 am

        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!

        Reply
    12. Sarah

      May 07, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 08, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        Thank you Sarah! I appreciate that! I love cooking the vintage recipes!

        Reply

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