- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 6
- Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 903, Total Fat 61 g, Saturated Fat 36 g, Carbohydrates 51 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 38 g, Cholesterol 243 mg, Sodium 872 mg
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Inactive Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for pasta water
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups (packed) grated Fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (packed) grated mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces cooked ham, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Instructions
Whip up this irresistibly creamy baked egg noodle casserole that's sure to become your family's new favorite comfort disheasy, cheesy, and ready in under an hour!
- Preheat your oven to 450F (230C) for that perfect golden crust.
- Generously butter a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish. Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Drain well, but don't rinse.
- In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream, whole milk, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper until silky smooth. Mix in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham (if using), and parsley for bursts of savory flavor.
- Toss in the drained noodles, gently coating every strand in that luxurious cheese sauce. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Combine remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle generously on top for a bubbly, golden blanket.
- Bake until the sauce bubbles and cheese turns gorgeously golden-brown, about 20 minutes. Let it rest 10 minutesthe magic happens as flavors meld!
Serve hot and watch everyone dive in. This crowd-pleasing bake transforms simple ingredients into pure indulgence!
