Best 7 Creamiest Noodle Kugel Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy delight of Noodle Kugel, a classic Ashkenazi Jewish casserole that combines the comforting flavors of noodles, dairy, and eggs. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty main course, a delectable side dish, or a sweet dessert, depending on the chosen recipe.
This curated collection of Noodle Kugel recipes offers a range of variations, each with its unique blend of ingredients and flavors. From the traditional savory kugel, featuring a savory filling of sautéed onions, eggs, and spices, to the sweet and indulgent dessert kugel, bursting with raisins, cinnamon, and sugar, there's a recipe to satisfy every palate.
Whether you prefer the classic egg noodle kugel, made with broad egg noodles, or the lighter and fluffier version made with thin angel hair pasta, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfectly cooked kugel.
Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of textures, with a crispy golden crust and a tender, creamy interior. Learn how to incorporate different ingredients, such as cheese, vegetables, or meat, to create a customized kugel that reflects your personal preferences.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey through the world of Noodle Kugel. Let these recipes guide you in creating a dish that will become a cherished family favorite, enjoyed for generations to come.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NOODLE KUGEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound wide egg noodles
5 extra-large eggs
4 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup golden raisins

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 KUGEL



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I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen Williamsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1 pound) egg noodles
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 large eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups sour cream
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, sour cream and cottage cheese until well blended. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

THE BEST EVER CLASSIC JEWISH NOODLE KUGEL



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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

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
½ cup margarine
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground cinnamon, for dusting

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

NOODLE KUGEL



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Provided by Carole Chernick

Categories     Fruit     Pasta     Brunch     Dessert     Side     Bake     Passover     Raisin     Apple     Spring     Kosher     Noodle     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb. wide egg noodles
1 lb. creamed or whipped cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 lb. unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup golden raisins
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin
pinch of salt
pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
butter for greasing baking pan
sour cream and fresh berries as an accompaniment, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Boil the noodles until al dente, and drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained noodles and remaining ingredients (through and including vanilla extract) and toss well. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, and bake 40 minutes, uncovered. Cover with foil and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with sour cream and/or fresh berries on the side, if desired.

CREAMY APPLE NOODLE KUGEL



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Since it uses applesauce as well as fresh apples it is very moist, easy and quick preparation, and great apple taste. When I am in a really big hurry, I just double the applesauce and don't bother with the fresh apples.

Provided by Caryn Gale

Categories     Apple

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 squares of kugel

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb noodles, thin
1 cup applesauce
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
4 eggs, beaten well
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup rich non-dairy coffee creamer (or similar substitute)

Steps:

  • Boil noodles till soft and drain.
  • Return to large pot or in large bowl, add rest of ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top.
  • Place in large rectangular, greased pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.
  • Split the recipe into 2 square pans and freeze one.
  • Freezes well.

SWEET CREAM CHEESE NOODLE KUGEL



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This recipe was given to me by my aunt years ago and I have been making it ever since, it was my mother's favorite kugel, it bakes out light and fluffy, you my adjust the sugar amount taste --- cooking time does not include boiling the noodles.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces broad egg noodles
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
8 ounces cottage cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs or 5 small eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
3/4-1 cup golden raisin
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to middle position).
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Cook egg noodles in a pot until tender-firm, about 6-7 mins; drain and set aside.
  • Place sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in a food processor and process until blended, about 20 seconds.
  • Add the eggs and butter and process until incorporated, about 5 seconds more.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the noodles in a large bowl then add the raisins and toss all together.
  • Spread kugel evenly into the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl or cup combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon then and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake center oven rack until the top is crisp and the center is firm and risen, and a tester comes out dry when inserted in the middle, about 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.3, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 205.6, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22.7, Protein 12.8

CINNAMON NOODLE KUGEL



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I try and find any excuse to make this recipe, as it is one of my favorites. With the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet, you will never want to use another kugel recipe again.

Provided by minichef

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
6 eggs, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese
2 cups whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Beat eggs, cottage cheese, milk, sour cream, 1 cup white sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir egg noodles into cottage cheese mixture, then pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Combine 1/3 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture atop noodle kugel.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and noodles are golden, about 1 hour. Allow pan of kugel to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 120.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 361.8 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

Tips:

  • Use the right noodles. Egg noodles are the traditional choice for noodle kugel, but you can also use other types of noodles, such as bow-tie pasta, macaroni, or penne. Just make sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions before adding them to the kugel.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. Overcooked noodles will make your kugel mushy. Cook the noodles until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a generous amount of butter. Butter is what gives noodle kugel its rich, creamy flavor. Don't be afraid to use a whole stick of butter in your recipe.
  • Use fresh eggs. Fresh eggs will give your kugel a better flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh eggs, you can use store-bought eggs, but make sure they are as fresh as possible.
  • Add some cheese. Cheese is a great way to add extra flavor and creaminess to your noodle kugel. You can use any type of cheese you like, but cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Season your kugel well. Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for noodle kugel. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Bake the kugel until it is golden brown. A golden brown crust is a sign that your kugel is cooked through. If the crust is too pale, the kugel may be undercooked.

Conclusion:

Noodle kugel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover noodles, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a noodle kugel recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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