Dad'S Kugel - Sweet Or Savory Recipe

Name: Dad'S Kugel - Sweet Or Savory
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sweet version with apples; 8 ounces medium or large flat egg noodles; 2 apples, peeled or not, sliced thin; 1 cup raisens (optional); 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese (low fat is fine); 1 cup sour cream (low fat is fine); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups milk (low fat is fine); 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon cinnamon/sugar mixture; Savory version with spinach and onions; 8 ounces medium or large flat egg noodles; 2 onions, sliced thin and sauteed in a little olive oil; 9 ounces package frozen chopped spinach, thawed with moisture squeezed out as much as possible; 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese (low fat is fine); 1 cup sour cream (low fat is fine); a few pinches basil, fresh or dried; salt and pepper to taste; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups milk (low fat is fine); 1/4-1/2 cups shreded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Sweet version with apples
8 ounces medium or large flat egg noodles
2 apples, peeled or not, sliced thin
1 cup raisens (optional)
5 tablespoons butter, softened
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese (low fat is fine)
1 cup sour cream (low fat is fine)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups milk (low fat is fine)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon cinnamon/sugar mixture
Savory version with spinach and onions
8 ounces medium or large flat egg noodles
2 onions, sliced thin and sauteed in a little olive oil
9 ounces package frozen chopped spinach, thawed with moisture squeezed out as much as possible
5 tablespoons butter, softened
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese (low fat is fine)
1 cup sour cream (low fat is fine)
a few pinches basil, fresh or dried
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk (low fat is fine)
1/4-1/2 cups shreded parmesan cheese

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["Cook the noodles in boiling salted water, al dente. Drain well", "Put noodles in a big bowl and mix in softened butter until it's all melted.", "For the sweet version, mix the sliced apples and (optional) raisins into the hot buttered noodles.", "For the savory version, mix the sauteed onions and chopped spinach into the hot buttered noodles. (You may need to de-clump the spinach.)", "In a separate bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, sour cream and -- for the sweet version, the cinnamon and nutmeg; -- for the savory version, the basil, salt and pepper.", "Add the cottage cheese mixture to the buttered noodle mixture, and put the whole thing in a buttered 13""x9"" pan.", "Use one of your bowls to beat the eggs and milk together. For the sweet version, add the sugar to the eggs and milk.", "Pour the egg/milk mixture over the noodles. For the sweet version, sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar over the top. For the savory version, sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.", "Bake in a preheated, 350 degree oven for about an hour, until firm. Serve and enjoy!"]

2769

kcal

Calories

202

Fat

137

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sweet version with apples, 8 ounces medium or large flat egg noodles, 2 apples, peeled or not, sliced thin, 1 cup raisens (optional), and more.

Yes, Dad'S Kugel - Sweet Or Savory falls under the General 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.

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Dad'S Kugel - Sweet Or Savory

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