Noodle Kugel

‍Creamy egg noodles baked in egg and cheese with a crispy top layer.

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Basically Kugel is a baked casserole with noodles or potatoes that are cooked in eggs and fat. They can be sweet or savory and are usually a side dish. Found below is my basic recipe that you can add to if you want. Kugel is a favorite in my house with the young and old.

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What ingredients do you need for noodle kugel?

• Egg Noodles
• Butter
• Sour Cream
• Eggs
• Milk
• Nutmeg
• Salt and Pepper
• Cottage Cheese

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The Recipe

Set the oven to 350 degrees. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. When water is at a full rolling boil, cook the egg noodles until they are al Dente. Do not over cook or your kugel will be mushy. When cooked, do not rinse them. You do not want to rinse off the starch and remove the salt.

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Brush the baking dish with melted butter and then place the rest of the butter in a large bowl. Add eggs to butter and beat until frothy. Then add cottage cheese, sour cream nutmeg, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix thoroughly. Fold noodles into eggs and pour them into a baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour or until cooked through.

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Make Ahead:

• Kugel can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered tightly.

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Storing tips:

• Store your Kugel in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight c

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