How Do You Make A Sweet Noodle Kugel? - The Skillful Chef

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Ricotta provides a similar texture, while Greek yogurt reduces calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Mascarpone offers a similar creaminess, while Greek yogurt is lower in fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt maintains the tangy flavor with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Boil wide egg noodles in salted water until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Drain the noodles well to avoid excess moisture.

In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, sour cream, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.

Melt some butter and add it to the mixture.

Blend or beat the ingredients until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or blender.

Add a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.

Combine the cooked noodles with the custard mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly.

Fold in raisins or other dried fruits if desired.

Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Pour the noodle and custard mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.

Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon over the top, or use crushed corn flakes, strusel, or crushed graham crackers for topping.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cover the kougal with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and set in the center.

Let the kougal rest for about 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

Cut into portions with a sharp knife for neat presentation.

Refrigerate the assembled kougal overnight before baking for improved flavor and texture.

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