Buckwheat And Cottage Cheese Casserole

1. 1

   Set a rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Coat the bottom and halfway up the sides with the rye flakes or oatmeal. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a heavy 2-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, combine 2 3/4 cups of water with the buckwheat, dill, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in butter.

5. 5

   Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in another 1/4 cup of water if the mixture gets dry before the buckwheat is tender.

7. 7

   Transfer the cooked buckwheat to a medium bowl.

8. 8

   Stir in the cottage cheese, followed by the eggs and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

9. 9

   Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

10. 10

    With a rubber spatula, spread the sour cream in a layer on top.

11. 11

    Dust with paprika.

12. 12

    Bake until the edges are firm and the center is set, 45 to 50 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

14. 14

    Run a knife along the edges and cut into 8 portions.

15. 15

    Use a spatula to remove the pieces from the pan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.