Best 6 Grandmas Noodle Kugel Recipes

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**Grandma's Noodle Kugel: A Classic Jewish Dish with a Modern Twist**

Indulge in the timeless flavors of Grandma's Noodle Kugel, a delectable dish that has been passed down through generations. This classic Jewish casserole combines the goodness of tender noodles, a creamy filling, and a crispy, golden crust, ensuring a satisfying and comforting culinary experience. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste, from the traditional noodle kugel with its simple yet delicious flavors to more adventurous variations featuring unique ingredients and creative twists. Whether you prefer a savory kugel bursting with vegetables or a sweet kugel filled with juicy berries, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. So gather your loved ones, grab a fork, and embark on a culinary journey through time with Grandma's Noodle Kugel, a dish that will surely become a cherished family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA BUSCH'S NOODLE KUGEL



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A kugel is a baked pudding or casserole, similar to a pie, most commonly made from egg noodles or potatoes. Sweet or savory, potato or noodle they are a wonderful side dish.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Pasta Sides

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb wide egg noodles
8 large eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
2 lb cottage cheese, any type as long as it is full fat
1 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
dash(es) kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Parboil the noodles (five to seven minutes).
  • 2. In a very large bowl beat eggs until fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, then the cottage cheese, margarine or butter and vanilla. Stir in the drained noodles.
  • 3. Pour into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until kugel is set.
  • 4. To make a Cherry Noodle Kugel top the noodle kugel with one can of Cherry Pie filling after the first hour of baking. I like to add a teaspoon of almond extract to my cherry pie filling before spreading over the kugel. Continue baking for 30 minutes.

EASIEST NOODLE KUGEL



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Provided by Anita Hacker

Categories     Egg     Pasta     Brunch     Dessert     Side     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Kosher     Shavuot     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces wide egg noodles
1 cup dark raisins
5 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups whole milk
3 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread uncooked noodles over bottom of prepared dish and sprinkle with raisins. Whisk eggs, sour cream, butter and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Whisk in milk and pour mixture over noodles. Let kugel stand 5 minutes.
  • Mix cornflakes and brown sugar in bowl; sprinkle evenly over kugel.
  • Bake kugel until set in center, about 1 hour. Cut kugel into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRANDMA'S NOODLE PUDDING (KUGEL)



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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

1 (8 ounce) package broad egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, separated
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¼ cup raisins
½ cup chopped almonds

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

EXCITING NOODLE KUGEL



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This savory kugel, a Jewish baked noodle pudding, comes from a 1950 spiral-bound cookbook that was compiled by the women of a synagogue in suburban Larchmont, N.Y. They called it Exciting Baked Noodles, and it included what were then considered secret ingredients: Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce. To update it, use high-quality pappardelle egg noodles, which add richness. A sprinkling of chives brings flecks of color to the finished casserole.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, casseroles, noodles, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter to grease pan
8 ounces medium egg noodles, preferably high-quality pappardelle
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (with curds, not creamed or whipped) or farmer cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 medium onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chives, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the inside of a 2 or 2 1/2-quart casserole or gratin dish.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain the noodles, put in a medium bowl, and toss with cottage or farmer cheese, sour cream, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into the buttered dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan and chives. Bake until golden and crusty on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

GRANDMA'S NOODLE KUGEL



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This was my grandma's noodle kugel and is really easy to make. Leftovers are great cold for lunch the next day! It's a lot lighter than many of the other kugels I saw here, but I'm still looking for ways to make it healthier without changing the taste too much. I've already switched the sour cream & cottage cheese to 'light', and the milk to skim. I'd love suggestions for ways to lighten it even more. UPDATE: In an effort to recreate a sweet topping I tasted on another relative's kugel, I came up with a new optional oatmeal topping. I like it a lot better than the cornflakes or plain.

Provided by karen

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces light sour cream
16 ounces 1% fat cottage cheese
4 eggs
3/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup corn flakes (crushed) or 3/4 cup oatmeal (uncooked)
3 tablespoons butter (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use the butter to grease a 9 x 11 glass baking dish.
  • Add the rest of the butter to the hot noodles, and stir until melted.
  • Add sour cream and cottage cheese to the noodles.
  • Pour the noodles into the baking dish.
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Add milk to the eggs and beat. Add sugar and stir. Pour over the noodles.
  • If using oatmeal topping, melt butter in frying pan, then add oatmeal and brown sugar. Still until brown sugar dissolves and oatmeal is coated.
  • Sprinkle either the crushed cornflakes (eliminate the butter & brown sugar) or oatmeal topping over the noodles.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes. Do not make in advance of when you plan to bake. The noodles will absorb the liquids and it will come out dry. It is done when some of the noodles on the top are just barely starting to lightly brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of noodles. This recipe is versatile and can be made with different types of noodles, such as egg noodles, wide noodles, or even matzo meal.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a generous amount of butter. This will help to create a rich and flavorful kugel.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. This recipe is a blank canvas for creativity. You can add cheese, vegetables, meat, or anything else you like.
  • Bake the kugel until it is golden brown. This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Noodle Kugel is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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