Turos Csusza (Hungarian Macaroni Cheese)

• 1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 3 1/2 slices bacon (recommend Applewood smoked)
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (Garnish)

1. Using cheesecloth, drain the cottage cheese over the sink overnight.
2. When ready to cook, boil a large pot of salted water (2 tsp salt) and add egg noodles. Stir occasionally.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. While egg noodles are boiling, in a skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain the oil off and then crumble. Set aside.
5. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sour cream and black pepper. When noodles are ready, drain them and then add to mixing bowl. Stir well.
6. Pour mixture into large baking dish, top with crumbled bacon and place in oven. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
7. Garnish with fresh dill.

cottage cheese, egg noodles, butter, bacon, sour cream, freshly cracked black pepper, fresh dill

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turos-csusza-hungarian-macaroni-cheese-516945 (may not work)