Description
This delightful noodle kugel recipe combines creamy textures and sweet cinnamon flavors to create a comforting casserole perfect for brightening your dinner table. Featuring a luscious mixture of sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese combined with egg noodles and a cinnamon-sugar topping, it offers a balance of richness and warmth in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Cheese Mixture
- 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 cinnamon
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (additional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (additional)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the wide egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and set aside to cool slightly to prevent the heat from curdling the cheese mixture.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir the mixture well until it is smooth and fully blended, ensuring the creams are incorporated evenly.
- Combine Noodles and Cheese: Gently fold the cooked noodles into the creamy cheese mixture. Add kosher salt and cinnamon to this mixture, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated without breaking them apart.
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine the additional granulated sugar and cinnamon. This will be sprinkled over the kugel for a sweet, spiced crust.
- Assemble Kugel: Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the noodle and cheese mixture evenly into the dish, spreading it out for uniform cooking.
- Apply Topping: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the kugel to give it a delightful sweet and cinnamon crust when baked.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the kugel in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set. Allow cooling slightly before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the noodles thoroughly to avoid a soggy kugel.
- For a richer kugel, use full-fat dairy products.
- Letting the kugel rest for a few minutes after baking helps it firm up for easier serving.
- You can add raisins or chopped nuts to the cheese mixture for extra texture and flavor if desired.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for meals or potlucks.
