Classic Noodle Kugel
This comforting baked noodle kugel features tender egg noodles bound with a sweet and creamy custard. It's a versatile side dish, perfect for holidays or a comforting family meal. The top bakes to a lovely golden brown.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 25 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 440 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 340 gegg noodle, wide
- 113 gunsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 4 pcslarge egg
- 240 mlsour cream
- 240 mlcottage cheese
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 2.5 mlcinnamon, ground(optional)
- 2.5 mlsalt
Equipment
large pot · large bowl · whisk · 9x13 inch baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with butter.
About 5 min
- 2
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the noodles, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and salt until well combined.
About 3 min
- 4
Add the melted butter to the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
About 1 min
- 5
Gently fold the cooked and drained noodles into the egg mixture, ensuring all the noodles are coated.
About 1 min
- 6
Pour the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
About 1 min
- 7
Bake for 60 minutes, or until the kugel is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Allowing it to rest helps the kugel set and makes for cleaner slices.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 439.8kcal
- Protein
- 13.4g
- Carbs
- 43.9g
- Fat
- 23.2g
- Fibre
- 1g
- Sugar
- 15.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover kugel in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or larger portions in an oven at 150°C (300°F) until warmed through.
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