Individual Onion Kugels Recipe

Name: Individual Onion Kugels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles (1 3/4 cups); 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups diced onions (2 large); 1 ¼ cups low-fat sour cream; 1 ¼ cups low fat cottage cheese; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; melted butter or cooking spray, to coat muffin tins

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425F Grease jumbo muffin tins with melted butter or cooking spray.
2
Melt the 2 Tbsp butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
4
Increase heat to medium-high and cook until onions are well browned, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes more.
5
Meanwhile, cook noodles in a 6- to 8-qt pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes.
6
Drain well in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
7
Add browned onions to noodles in bowl.
8
Stir in sour cream, cottage cheese, and parsley.
9
In a separate bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper, then stir into noodle mixture until well combined.
10
Divide mixture among muffin cups and bake until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
11
Loosen edges of kugels with a thin knife and let cool in pan 5-10 minutes to set before serving.

711

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles (1 3/4 cups), 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cups diced onions (2 large), 1 ¼ cups low-fat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Individual Onion Kugels 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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Individual Onion Kugels

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