Moms noodle kugel is a classic Jewish dish that is often served at holidays and special occasions. It is a delicious and comforting dish made with egg noodles, cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, and a variety of other ingredients. This dish can be customized to your liking by adding different spices, herbs, and vegetables. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make the perfect Mom's noodle kugel.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
NOODLE KUGEL
A classic kugel recipe, just the right amount of dense and rich, with a sprinkling of raisins and a slightly secret ingredient from my grandfather. Perfect for Rosh Hashana or the break fast meal on Yom Kippur.
Provided by Katie Workman
Categories Main Course
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
- Combine the raisins and the orange juice and set aside to soak. Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
- Whisk together the orange zest, eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Add the plumped raisins and up to 1 tablespoon of any remaining juice.
- Drain the noodles and return them to the pot. Add the butter in pieces and toss until melted. Add the cottage cheese mixture and stir gently until well combined. Transfer the noodles to the prepared pan.
- Bake the kugel until a bit bubbly around the edges, well set, and pretty well browned, 1 hour and 15 minutes. Broil it for 1 or 2 minutes if you like a really crunchy top.
- Transfer the kugel to a wire rack and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. It is great warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NOODLE KUGEL
This sweet, noodle-based kugel is along the lines of what you'd typically see on the table at a Shabbat dinner or Passover.
Provided by Coco Morante
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven and prepare casserole dish: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter. Set aside until ready to use.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the noodles and boil until al dente, about 8 minutes or the according to package instructions. When the noodles are done boiling, drain into a colander, then add to a large bowl.
- Make the cornflake topping: While the noodles are boiling, make the topping. In a large bowl, use your hands to crush the cornflakes into coarse crumbs. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
- Assemble kugel: After you've drained the noodles, add the butter into the large bowl while the noodles are still hot, and stir until the butter is melted. Add the diced apples, eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and salt, and stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer to baking dish: Transfer the noodle mixture to the greased baking dish, then sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the noodle mixture.
- Bake kugel: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake the kugel for 1 hour, then remove the foil and bake for 20 more minutes. You'll know your kugel is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the casserole reads 150 to 160°F, the topping is lightly browned, and the noodles have turned golden brown around the edges of the baking dish.
- Cool, cut, then serve kugel: Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour before serving, to allow the kugel to set up. Cut the kugel into squares or rectangles-this casserole makes 8 or 9 generous servings (about 4 inches by 3 inches), or 12 smaller ones (about 3 inches square). Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 276 mg, Sugar 26 g, Fat 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MOM'S NOODLE KUGEL
Provided by Sybil Ruth Kaplan
Categories Pasta Side Bake Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Casserole/Gratin Raisin Spring Kosher Cottage Cheese Sour Cream Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4 to 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place water in a saucepan with salt and bring to boil. Add noodles and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and place in mixing bowl. Add egg, sugar, butter or margarine, cinnamon, raisins and salt. If you wish, add cottage cheese and sour cream. Blend well. Pour into a greased casserole. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
SWEET NOODLE KUGEL
This is the style of kugel we'd get in a New York City area Jewish deli, and that my relatives would make for holidays. There seems to be endless variations of this noodle pudding now, but for me this is the authentic original version. Refrigerate leftovers.
Provided by amyh
Categories Hanukkah Kugel
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 120.7 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 429.3 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
MRS. MARKOVITZ'S SWEET NOODLE KUGEL
When I lived in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Markovitz was my downstairs neighbor and landlord and a great cook. The smells from her house were amazing. This was one of her specialities especially around the Jewish New Year. The topping makes this irresistable!
Provided by Caryn Gale
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 20 square pieces
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil and drain noodles.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except the topping.
- Pour into greased rectangular pan.
- Mix topping and spread in an even layer over kugel.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
GRANDMA'S NOODLE KUGEL
This was my grandma's noodle kugel and is really easy to make. Leftovers are great cold for lunch the next day! It's a lot lighter than many of the other kugels I saw here, but I'm still looking for ways to make it healthier without changing the taste too much. I've already switched the sour cream & cottage cheese to 'light', and the milk to skim. I'd love suggestions for ways to lighten it even more. UPDATE: In an effort to recreate a sweet topping I tasted on another relative's kugel, I came up with a new optional oatmeal topping. I like it a lot better than the cornflakes or plain.
Provided by karen
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Use the butter to grease a 9 x 11 glass baking dish.
- Add the rest of the butter to the hot noodles, and stir until melted.
- Add sour cream and cottage cheese to the noodles.
- Pour the noodles into the baking dish.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Add milk to the eggs and beat. Add sugar and stir. Pour over the noodles.
- If using oatmeal topping, melt butter in frying pan, then add oatmeal and brown sugar. Still until brown sugar dissolves and oatmeal is coated.
- Sprinkle either the crushed cornflakes (eliminate the butter & brown sugar) or oatmeal topping over the noodles.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes. Do not make in advance of when you plan to bake. The noodles will absorb the liquids and it will come out dry. It is done when some of the noodles on the top are just barely starting to lightly brown.
- Serve immediately.
NEW MOM BROCCOLI KUGEL
This quick dairy-free broccoli casserole is a must at every event I host or attend. Based on the Jewish version of a crustless quiche (kugel), it utilizes basic ingredients and easy to put together before popping it into the oven. So easy, I could do it with a new baby in the house.
Provided by JerusaleMom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 1h55m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Set aside.
- Beat eggs with mayonnaise, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in broccoli and onion. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender, about 90 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 194.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh eggs, real butter, and high-quality noodles will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the noodles: Cook the noodles until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and not as flavorful.
- Use a generous amount of butter: Butter adds richness and flavor to the kugel. Don't be afraid to use a full stick of butter in the recipe.
- Season the kugel well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all essential seasonings for noodle kugel. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Bake the kugel until it is golden brown: The top of the kugel should be golden brown and crispy. This will give the kugel a nice texture and flavor.
Conclusion:
Noodle kugel is a classic Jewish dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a noodle kugel that will be loved by everyone.
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