MUELLER'S EGG NOODLE RING WITH FRIED APPLES

1 package Mueller’s Fine Egg Noodles
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided use
2 jars cottage cheese*
4 to 5 apples
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Cook fine egg noodles as directed and drain. Add seasonings, 2 tablespoons of butter and cottage cheese. Blend carefully with a fork. Put mixture into well buttered ring mold and reheat by sitting in hot water.

Core and slice apples and fry in remaining butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cover and cook 2 minutes.

Turn out molded egg noodles on hot platter and fill with fried apples.

Source:
Recipe Booklet - Magic Menus with Mueller's Macaroni Products, C.F. Mueller Co., 1937

*If anyone knows the amount of cottage cheese in 1 jar please let me know (I'm guessing 1 jar = 8 oz or 1 cup). - Betsy