Enjoy at holidays, special occasions, or just on a weekend.
For me that dish is kugel.
It is most similar to a bread pudding but its usually made with noodles and sometimes potato.
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It can be savory or sweet, but its always served as part of the main meal.
What’s in Raisin Kugel?
Most noodle kugels start with abase of egg noodles, cottage cheese or farmers cheese, and sour cream.
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It is not unusual to see them topped with Corn Flakes, a mid-century nod to more American-Jewish cooking.
And then there are the outlier twists you may seecanned pineapple, candied pecans, orange juice, ricotta.
Really, you’re free to add anything you think may taste good.
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My family never had a hard-fast sweet kugel recipe like we did for things like matzo ball soup.
Ive learned that you shouldnt overthink kugel.
And may I add that leftover kugel makes an excellent breakfast.
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Ingredients
4largeeggs
1 pkg (16oz.
Boil noodles just under al dente, about 5 minutes.
Add noodles to egg mixture.
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Pour into a 9- by 13-inch pan.
In a small bowl, combine demerara sugar and cinnamon.
Top uncooked casserole with cinnamon-sugar mix.
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Bake for 50-55 minutes at 350F or until golden brown.
Remove from oven, let stand 5 minutes, then serve.
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