How to Make Noodle Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Noodle pudding, also known as kugel, is a classic Jewish comfort food that is rich, creamy, and oh so satisfying. This dish is often served as a side at holiday meals and family gatherings, but it's so delicious that it can easily be enjoyed as a main course. Traditionally made with egg noodles, eggs, and dairy, this dish is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.

What makes noodle pudding so special is its unique texture. It's soft and custardy on the inside with a crispy, gol...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Blend together cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, sugar and eggs. When noodles are done stir together 1/2 cup butter and noodles in a large bowl. Combine cheese mixture and noodles; Blend well. Place all in one large casserole dish.
  • To make the topping: Mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar until it looks like large crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over top of noodle mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower oven to 325 degrees and continue baking for 45 minutes more. Allow to cool before cutting and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 121mg