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Jewish Kugel

Jewish Kugel is a traditional baked pudding made from egg noodles, eggs, and a sweet or savory mixture, often enjoyed during Jewish holidays and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup corn flakes crushed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Fold in the cooked egg noodles until evenly coated with the mixture.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed corn flakes, melted butter, and cinnamon until combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the noodle mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the corn flake topping evenly over the noodle mixture.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the kugel is set.
  4. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in raisins or apples into the base mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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