Best 8 Traditional Noodle Kugel Recipes

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If you have a craving for a savory, hearty, and comforting dish with old-world charm, look no further than traditional noodle kugel. This traditional Jewish casserole is a staple in many homes, and while there are countless variations, they all share the same comforting goodness. Noodle kugel is made with basic ingredients like egg noodles, eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, and spices, and can be enhanced with a variety of mix-ins like vegetables, cheese, or meat. Whether you're looking for a main course, side dish, or holiday treat, noodle kugel is sure to please.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NOODLE KUGEL



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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

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter (cut into pieces, plus extra for buttering the pan)
1 cup raisins
Grated zest and strained juice of 1 orange
1 package (12 ounces wide egg noodles)
6 large eggs
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups sour cream
2 cups whole milk
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher or coarse salt

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

THE BEST EVER CLASSIC JEWISH NOODLE KUGEL



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This is the classic noodle kugel that my mom always made for Shabbat dinner. It is incredibly easy to make and tastes so good!

Provided by Jewish Soul Food

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
½ cup margarine
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Place noodles in a large bowl. Mix margarine into the noodles until melted. Stir in the eggs, sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Pour noodle mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the kugel and bake until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 119.4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

NOODLE KUGEL



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I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen Williamsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1 pound) egg noodles
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 large eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups sour cream
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, sour cream and cottage cheese until well blended. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

NOODLE KUGEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound wide egg noodles
5 extra-large eggs
4 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10 by 13 by 2 1/4-inch baking dish.
  • Drizzle some oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook the noodles for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir in the ricotta and raisins. Add the drained noodles.
  • Pour the noodle mixture into the baking dish. Place the filled dish in a larger pan and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the sides. Cover the entire assembly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 45 minutes, or until the custard is just set.

LEMON NOODLE KUGEL



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Comforting kugel is a traditional dessert at our family's Polish Christmas Eve supper. Rich with butter, sugar, sour cream and cinnamon, it suits any special-occasion meal. -Romaine Smith, Garden Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
4 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Toss with butter; set aside. , Beat eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, milk, 3/4 cup sugar and extracts until well blended. Stir in noodles. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over noodles. , Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 55-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

TRADITIONAL APPLE NOODLE KUGEL



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Sweet apple and noodle dish of east European origin. Kugels can be made in many flavors, both sweet and savory. Serve either warm or cold, as a side dish or a dessert. Like lasagna, kugel tastes better the day after it is made. Jonagold and Rome Beauty are two apple varieites ideal for this dish.

Provided by northern exposure

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 300.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

EASY NOODLE KUGEL



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I got this from a Bon Appetit magazine a long time ago....it really is very easy to make, as you don't have to boil the noodles first, everything is cooked in one casserole, it turns out fantastic, and is soooo yummy!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces wide egg noodles
1 cup dark raisin
5 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
3 cups whole milk or 3 cups half-and-half
3 cups corn flakes, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-in baking dish.
  • Spread UNCOOKED noodles over bottom of buttered dish, sprinkle with raisins.
  • Whisk eggs, sour cream, butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk in milk, and pour over noodles.
  • Let kugel stand for 5 mins.
  • Meanwhile, mix cornflakes and brown sugar in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over kugel.
  • Bake kugel until set in center, about 1 hour.
  • Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.4, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 277.9, Sodium 351.8, Carbohydrate 85.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 43.2, Protein 17.6

VERY QUICK AND EASY NOODLE KUGEL



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Make and share this Very Quick and Easy Noodle Kugel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrsspeevs

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces thin noodles
2 tablespoons oil
6 tablespoons brown sugar
4 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup margarine, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Mix dry noodles, brown sugar and oil in a 9X13 pan.
  • Pour water over noodles.
  • Add sugar, salt and margarine pieces.
  • Bake at 360 for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 531.2, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 28.6, Protein 4.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality egg noodles. The better the noodles, the better your kugel will be.
  • Cottage cheese can be substituted with ricotta cheese or farmer cheese.
  • Add some grated cheddar, Parmesan, or mozzarella cheese for extra flavor.
  • Use light sour cream instead of regular sour cream to reduce calories and fat.
  • Add a beaten egg to the mixture for a richer flavor and texture.
  • For a crispy crust, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed matzo crackers on top of the kugel before baking.
  • Serve the kugel warm or hot, with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

Noodle kugel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying dish, give noodle kugel a try!

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