The best thing about having Jewish neighbors is that I get to try all kinds of delicious food. Noodle Kugel is one of my favorites. It’s a simple dish, but it’s so comforting and filling. When I went to my neighbor’s housewarming, Noodle Kugel was one of the first things she told me to try. I remember thinking the dish looked a little plain, but I was so wrong.

It was love at first bite! The egg noodles were cooked perfectly, and the cottage cheese and sour cream gave it a richness I didn’t expect. I went back for seconds and then thirds! My neighbor knew I love cooking, so she didn’t hesitate to give me the recipe. I’ve been making Noodle Kugel ever since, serving it with a simple side salad or some roasted vegetables.

My interest in this dish inspired me to read more about its history. I always like to explore how I can make a dish my own, learning how it came to be in the first place. I learned that this dish is actually Ashkenazi Jewish in origin. It’s typically served as a side dish, but I think it also makes a great main course. Noodle Kugel can be made with different kinds of noodles, but egg noodles are the most traditional, and they’re also my personal favorite.

I can never get enough of the hints of sweetness that complement the pudding’s richness, and the golden raisins add a lovely texture to the dish. Whenever I feel like my family will need a little pick-me-up, I make Noodle Kugel — enough to have more refrigerated for later in the week! This dish just never gets old.

Noodle Kugel

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Make yourself some cheesy and sour creamy egg noodles with this Noodle Kugel recipe!

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: Serves 8 to 12 1x
• Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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• 1 cup golden raisins
• 12 ounces broad egg noodles
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar, plus extra for the topping
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for the topping
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, cover the raisins with hot tap water and let soak while preparing the remaining ingredients.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
4. Meanwhile, combine the eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the egg mixture over the noodles and stir to combine.
5. Drain the raisins and stir into the noodle mixture. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with extra cinnamon and generously with extra sugar.
6. Bake for 1 hour, until the center of the kugel is set, and the noodles begin to turn golden brown.
7. Let rest for 20 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

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