Grandma Rose's Jewish Noodle Kugel
Ingredients
- 16 oz.wide egg noodles
- 1 tbspbutter
- 6 largeeggs
- 1 lbcottage cheese
- 1 pintsour cream
- 1 tspkosher salt
- 1 cwhite sugar
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 1 cgolden raisins
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- ½ ccorn flakes
- 2 tspwhite sugar
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- 2 tbspbutter
Directions
- 1
Soak raisins in a bowl of water to plump.
- 2
Cook noodles al dente, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Filling
- 1
Beat or whisk eggs well.
- 2
Add cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar and lemon juice and beat well.**
- 3
Drain water from raisins and fold into mixture.
- 4
Carefully fold cooked noodles into mixture.
- 5
Put 1 Tablespoon butter in 9 x 13 baking dish and place in hot oven until melted.
- 6
Remove baking dish from oven and pour noodle mixture into baking dish.
- 7
Place baking dish back into oven.
- 8
Bake uncovered for one hour at 350 degrees.
Topping (optional) [place onto noodle mixture before baking]
- 1
Crush corn flacks and mix with sugar and cinnamon.
- 2
Sprinkle over the top of noodle mixture and dot with butter and then bake.
Grandma Rose's Jewish Noodle Kugel
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About this Recipe
Searching for that quintessential, comforting side dish that evokes warmth and tradition? Grandma Rose's Jewish Noodle Kugel brings the authentic taste of an old-fashioned noodle pudding right to your table, perfect for any family gathering.
This recipe works by balancing rich, creamy textures with delightful sweetness and a hint of spice, all crowned with a crispy topping. The combination of wide egg noodles, generous amounts of cottage cheese and sour cream, along with eggs, creates an incredibly tender and moist kugel that truly melts in your mouth. It's a testament to simple ingredients coming together to create something extraordinary.
What you can expect is a deeply satisfying, sweet-savory experience. The primary base offers a creamy, custardy texture, dotted with bursts of sweetness from golden raisins, all brightened by a touch of lemon juice. The top layer, made from crushed corn flakes, sugar, and cinnamon, bakes into a delightfully golden and crunchy crust that perfectly contrasts the soft interior. This substantial side dish is incredibly yielding, ensuring everyone gets a generous portion of pure comfort.
Customization & Variations
While Grandma Rose's recipe is perfect as is, you can easily adapt it to suit your preferences. For those who prefer a less sweet kugel, you can slightly reduce the amount of white sugar in the noodle mixture. If raisins aren't to your taste, feel free to omit them entirely for a simpler, yet still delicious, noodle pudding. You could also experiment with adding a pinch of nutmeg alongside the cinnamon for an extra layer of warmth.
This classic Jewish Noodle Kugel is ideal for holiday feasts, Shabbat dinners, or any occasion where you need a comforting and crowd-pleasing side. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats or poultry, offering a wonderful balance to savory main courses.