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Classic Noodle Kugel – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Classic Noodle Kugel

A classic noodle kugel featuring tender egg noodles baked in a creamy, lightly sweetened custard of eggs and farmer cheese, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for brunch or a satisfying lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz (340 g) wide flat egg noodles
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) granulated sugar
  • 10 oz (280 g) hoop or farmer cheese, crumbled
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) fine sea salt
  • ½ tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ tsp (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup (57 g / 2.01 oz) unsalted butter, divided
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
  • for Perfect Kugel
  • For a classic sweet addition, stir in ½ cup of golden raisins or a finely diced tart apple along with the noodle and cheese mixture before baking.
  • To make ahead, assemble the entire kugel in the casserole dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking, adding 5-10 extra minutes to the bake time as needed.
  • For a richer, tangier custard, substitute ¼ cup of the farmer cheese with full-fat cream cheese or sour cream.

Method
 

  1. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of heavily salted boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but still firm (al dente).
  2. Drain them immediately.
  3. In a large bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs, sugar, crumbled farmer cheese, salt, ½ tsp. cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cut half of the total butter (2 tbsp / 28g) into small bits. Gently stir the drained noodles into the egg and cheese mixture, along with the cut-up butter.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  6. Place 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of the remaining butter in a medium-sized casserole dish and heat it in the oven until melted. Carefully remove the hot dish and tilt it to coat the bottom and sides. Spoon the kugel mixture into the prepared dish.
  7. Sprinkle the top with a little more cinnamon and dot with the last tablespoon of butter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  9. Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
  10. Don't overcook your noodles in the first step! They will continue to cook in the oven, and starting with al dente noodles prevents a mushy final texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 22g

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