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Noodle Kugel

Kugel is a traditional Jewish side dish that is usually slightly sweet but is often served as a side dish, rather than a dessert.

Yield 6-8 servings
Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Tools
  • large saucepan
  • colander
  • 3 quart baking dish
  • 2 bowls
  • wooden spoon
Ingredients
  • 1 pound wide egg noodles
  • 2 c cottage cheese
  • 2 c sour cream
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • ½ c sugar
  • ½ c golden raisins
  • 1 c tart apple, grated OR ½ c apricot, diced
  • 1 c bread crumbs
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1 t coriander
  • 1 t light brown sugar
  • 6 T butter, melted
Directions Bring water to a boil, add noodles, and boil until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 and butter the baking dish.

Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, sugar, and fruit, stir in noodles, and transfer to baking dish.

Combine remaining ingredients and top the kugel.

Bake for about 45 minutes, until top is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.
Notes

Vegetarian Cooking for EveryoneAdapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (read my review).

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