How to Make Traditional Apple Noodle Kugel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Traditional Apple Noodle Kugel is a comforting and delicious Jewish dish that is perfect for any occasion. This sweet and savory casserole can be served as a side dish or dessert, and it's a favorite at holiday gatherings and family meals.

Typically made with egg noodles, apples, and a creamy custard-like filling, this dish has a beautiful balance of flavors and textures. The sweet apples add a natural sweetness to the kugel, while the creamy custard and crunchy topping create a delig...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups egg noodles
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 firm, tart apples - cored, quartered, and thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 8-inch square pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in cottage cheese, egg, egg whites, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Fold noodles and apples into cheese mixture by hand; spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until kugel is lightly browned and firm, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 300mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 172mg