Schinkennudeln has become a true staple of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, returning year after year as one of the Germany Marketplace’s most comforting dishes. First introduced at the festival in 2010, this rich pasta gratin combines tender noodles with savory ham, onions, and plenty of melted cheese, all baked until creamy inside and golden on top. This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Schinkennudeln recipe brings that familiar festival favorite home, making it perfect for Disney fans craving a taste of Food & Wine season any time of year.
Cooking Tips
For the best texture, cook the noodles just until al dente since they will continue to soften as the casserole bakes. Be sure to drain them well so excess water does not thin out the creamy egg-and-cheese mixture. Finely dice the ham and onions so they are evenly distributed throughout the dish, giving you a little bit of savory flavor in every bite. Using freshly shredded cheese also helps it melt more smoothly and gives the top a better golden finish.
Once the Schinkennudeln comes out of the oven, let it rest for about 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This gives the creamy custard time to set so the casserole holds together more like the festival version served at EPCOT. If you want an extra-browned cheesy top, place the dish under the broiler for a minute or two at the end, keeping a close eye on it so it does not burn.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Schinkennudeln Recipe Ingredients
- Extra-wide egg noodles
- Butter
- Yellow onion
- Cooked ham
- Heavy cream
- Eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Swiss cheese
- White cheddar cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Schinkennudeln Recipe is one of my favorite Disney Parks recipes. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. If you want to make another EPCOT Festival-inspired Disney Parks recipe at home, try my EPCOT Potato Pierogi and Kielbasa recipe. I hope you enjoy my favorite Disney Parks recipes!
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EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Schinkennudeln Recipe
Description
This EPCOT-inspired Schinkennudeln combines tender noodles, savory ham, onions, and melted cheese in a rich baked pasta gratin inspired by the Germany Marketplace.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles until just al dente, about 1 minute less than the package recommends. Drain well.
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Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 4–5 minutes, until softened but not deeply browned. Add the ham and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
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Combine the Swiss and white cheddar cheeses in a separate bowl. Set aside about 1 cup of the combined cheese for the topping. Stir the remaining cheese into the cream mixture.
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Add the hot noodles, ham, and onions to the cream mixture. Gently toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing the noodles into an even layer. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and sprinkle the reserved cheese evenly over the casserole. Return it to the oven uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top develops the golden-brown patches characteristic of the EPCOT version.
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Let the Schinkennudeln rest for 10–15 minutes before cutting it into squares. This is important—the EPCOT version holds together like a gratin rather than scooping like creamy mac and cheese.
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Serve warm ♨ and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 564kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 36g56%
- Saturated Fat 22g111%
- Cholesterol 223mg75%
- Sodium 443mg19%
- Potassium 193mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 21g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
