**Noodle pudding**, a delectable dish that harmonizes the comforting warmth of noodles with the rich, creamy indulgence of a custard filling, is a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Originating in Europe, this versatile dish has taken on various forms, each region boasting its unique take on this classic. From the hearty and savory German noodle pudding, brimming with bacon, onions, and herbs, to the delicate sweetness of the Austrian version, where delicate egg noodles are enveloped in a cloud of vanilla-scented custard, noodle pudding has something to offer every palate. This article presents a curated collection of the best noodle pudding recipes, each carefully selected to showcase the diverse culinary traditions that have shaped this timeless dish. Whether you seek a hearty main course, a sweet dessert, or a comforting side dish, these recipes will guide you in creating a truly exceptional noodle pudding experience.**
**Here are some of the recipes you'll find inside this article:**
* **Classic German Noodle Pudding:** This hearty and flavorful dish features egg noodles tossed with bacon, onions, and herbs, all enveloped in a creamy custard filling.
* **Austrian Sweet Noodle Pudding:** Delicate egg noodles are combined with a sweet custard filling, infused with vanilla and cinnamon, resulting in a heavenly dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
* **Italian Noodle Pudding with Sausage:** This savory dish combines the robust flavors of Italian sausage, spinach, and ricotta cheese with egg noodles and a creamy custard filling, creating a symphony of flavors.
* **American Noodle Pudding with Corn:** A delightful blend of sweet corn, egg noodles, and a creamy custard filling, this American classic is a comforting side dish that will complement any main course.
* **Vegetarian Noodle Pudding:** This meatless version of noodle pudding is packed with colorful vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, all nestled in a creamy custard filling.
* **Gluten-Free Noodle Pudding:** For those with gluten sensitivities, this recipe offers a delicious alternative using gluten-free noodles and a creamy custard filling, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the joys of noodle pudding.
NOODLE PUDDING
This baked pudding is also called kugel. It's made with noodles and often eaten during Jewish holidays. Serve it as a side dish with meat and vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, and cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, milk, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Toss mixture with noodles, coating evenly. Season with salt. Transfer noodle mixture to prepared dish; dot with butter. Bake until golden, 45 to 50 minutes.
THE BEST EVER CLASSIC JEWISH NOODLE KUGEL
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
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
BEST EVER NOODLE PUDDING
This traditional Jewish dish is sometimes called noodle kugel and sometimes called noodle pudding.
Provided by Penny Hall
Categories Puddings
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Place about 1/3 box of graham crackers into a resealable plastic bag and crush into chunky crumbs; set aside. In a large pot, boil noodles for 7 minutes; drain and return to pot. Add ingredients, one at a time, mixing to melt into noodles. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven; top with graham cracker crumbs and bake about 15 minutes more or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Note Some people insist it's not noodle pudding without raisins, so feel free to add 1/2 cup raisins to mixture before baking. It's up to you.
LYNN'S EASY NOODLE PUDDING
This pudding is super easy to make, a great dish to bring along for a pot luck, and can be served warm, cold, or reheated. It was my late Mom's recipe that she brought to everyone's home. She was always begged by family and friends to PLEASE make this. It was, and still is, a staple at the holiday table for us.
Provided by Lobbylady
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in egg noodles and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Toss the cooked noodles with the sour cream, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and raisins until well blended. Pour the noodle mixture into the prepared pan. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon. Sprinkle over the noodles.
- Bake in preheated oven until top is lightly brown, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes to set pudding before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
GRANDMA'S NOODLE PUDDING (KUGEL)
My grandma gave me her recipe for this family favorite. We always ate this at Hanukkah dinner, but I could really eat it for any meal, anytime!
Provided by Kera Miller Donovan
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles have cooked through, but are still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Place cooked noodles into a mixing bowl.
- With an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a bowl until they form stiff peaks; set egg whites aside. Whisk the egg yolks together in a bowl until smooth, and mix in the sugar until well combined. Pour egg yolk mixture over the noodles, and mix in the cinnamon, apples, raisins, and almonds. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites, trying to keep as much volume as possible. Pour the kugel into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the kugel is browned and the center is set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 134.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 71.5 mg, Sugar 43.4 g
NOODLE KUGEL
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
NOODLE PUDDING
This noodle pudding is a family favorite. The recipe has been passed to many friends. It can also be frozen and it travels well. Can be baked for 30 minutes, allowed to cool and then be frozen. Cut into serving size pieces before freezing. Defrost after freezing and then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot.
Provided by AGK1
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Blend together cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, sugar and eggs. When noodles are done stir together 1/2 cup butter and noodles in a large bowl. Combine cheese mixture and noodles; Blend well. Place all in one large casserole dish.
- To make the topping: Mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar until it looks like large crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over top of noodle mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower oven to 325 degrees and continue baking for 45 minutes more. Allow to cool before cutting and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 122.2 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 276.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
NOODLE PUDDING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan. In a large bowl whisk the eggs, sour cream, melted butter/margarine, vanilla, lemon juice, and sugar until blended. Gently fold in the raisins, sliced apples, and cooked noodles. Pour the mixture into the greased pan, using a rubber spatula to even out the surface. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake 1 hour and twenty minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. - Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. - Use a variety of cheeses for a richer flavor. - If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large baking dish. - Serve the noodle pudding with a green salad or roasted vegetables.Conclusion
Noodle pudding is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover noodles. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a noodle pudding recipe that everyone will love.So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give noodle pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!
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