How to Make Sweet Noodle Kugel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet Noodle Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish that is often served as a side dish or dessert during holidays and special occasions. This casserole-style dish combines savory egg noodles with a rich, creamy custard and sweet ingredients like raisins, cinnamon, and sugar. It's a comforting and indulgent treat that has been passed down through generations, and its popularity extends far beyond the Jewish community.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch square kugel

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar, raisins, eggs, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Mix in cooked noodles. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven, until golden brown on top, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 429mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 281mg