In the Bender Kitchen: Noodle Kugel with Jenn Arata

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.

Start by cooking the egg noodles until tender.

In a bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and melted butter with the warm noodles.

Add 3 eggs (half the normal recipe) to the mixture.

Stir in craisins and diced peaches for sweetness and tartness.

Mix in a splash of vanilla and orange juice.

Add sugar to taste, adjusting sweetness as desired.

Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 375°F for at least 1 hour.

Optionally, broil on top for a crispy finish.

For the savory version, cook the egg noodles and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Sauté chopped onions until tender, then set aside.

Add red cabbage to the onions and stir until just wilted.

Combine the sautéed onions and cabbage with the cooked noodles in a bowl.

Season with about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.

Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F, finishing under the broiler for crispy noodles.

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