Cast Iron Noodle Kugel with Apples and Cinnamon

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with a lighter flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.

Add cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the eggs; mix until well combined.

Stir in the cooked noodles and diced Granny Smith apples until evenly coated.

Melt the unsalted butter and pour half into a greased cast iron pan; reserve the other half.

Transfer the noodle mixture to the cast iron pan and spread evenly.

Drizzle the reserved melted butter over the top of the noodle mixture.

In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon; sprinkle over the top of the kugel.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the kugel is set.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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