Description
This Delicious Noodle Kugel is a creamy, comforting baked casserole featuring wide egg noodles combined with a luscious blend of sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfect for brightening your dinner table or serving as a delightful side dish, this recipe yields a golden, flavorful kugel that’s both rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Noodle Kugel Ingredients
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 16 oz sour cream
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (additional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (additional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the wide egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly to prevent clumping.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Combine noodles and cheese mixture: Gently fold the cooked noodles into the creamy cheese mixture. Add kosher salt and ground cinnamon to season, mixing carefully to ensure noodles are evenly coated without breaking.
- Make cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix the additional granulated sugar with the additional ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the topping mixture.
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the noodle and cheese mixture evenly into the dish, spreading it smoothly.
- Sprinkle topping: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the casserole for a sweet and aromatic crust.
- Bake the kugel: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the kugel for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the kugel is set in the center. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing.
- Wide egg noodles work best for traditional texture; avoid thinner noodles.
- Let the kugel cool a bit after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- This kugel can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Optional additions include raisins or a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- To make ahead, prepare the mixture and refrigerate before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
