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Sweet Noodle Kugel

Sweet Noodle Kugel: Cozy Comfort with Apples & Cinnamon

This Sweet Noodle Kugel is a comforting dish filled with nostalgia, perfect for breakfast or as a side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces Wide Egg Noodles uncooked for best texture
For the Custard
  • 4 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 16 ounces Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 16 ounces Cottage Cheese or heavy cream for decadence
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust for bolder taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg use sparingly
For the Apples
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored, and diced

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
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  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, add wide egg noodles, and cook until al dente for about 6-8 minutes.
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  3. Whisk together eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
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  4. Peel, core, and dice Granny Smith apples, then fold into the custard mixture.
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  5. Pour the custard mixture over the cooked noodles and toss gently to coat evenly.
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  6. Transfer to the greased casserole dish and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and set.
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  7. Let the kugel rest for about 15 minutes before serving warm.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This Sweet Noodle Kugel perfect as a side dish or breakfast treat, pairs well with whipped cream or honey.

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