Almond-Orzo Kugel Recipe

Name: Almond-Orzo Kugel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg; 2 large egg whites; 1 (24-ounce) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese; 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute; Cooking spray; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) package uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
2 large egg whites
1 (24-ounce) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute
Cooking spray
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
3
Combine 3/4 cup sugar and the next 9 ingredients (through egg substitute) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine cooked pasta and cottage cheese mixture in a large bowl, stirring until well blended. Spoon orzo mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325u00b0 for 40 minutes.
4
Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar, sliced almonds, and next 3 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt) in a small bowl; stir in butter. Sprinkle kugel with almond mixture; bake an additional 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; cut into 16 pieces. Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta), 1 cup sugar, divided, 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream, 1/2 cup fat-free milk, and more.

Yes, Almond-Orzo Kugel falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond-Orzo Kugel

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