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    Home » Recipes » Casseroles » Pasta Casseroles » Noodle Kugel Recipe

    Noodle Kugel Recipe

    Published: Dec 30, 2013 · Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A casserole dish of kugel with golden raisins.

    Noodle kugel recipe is one of our family favorites. Slightly sweet from golden raisins and creamy with a vanilla yogurt custard. Great to serve as a side dish, but perfect all by itself. This can be put together quick and easy.

    A casserole dish of noodle Kugel.

    When Taylor was a toddler, noodle kugel was one of her favorite foods. I would make it in muffin tins so that she would have individual servings for lunch or a snack. She seemed to get tired of it after a few years and I had forgotten about the recipe.

    When she came home from college we came across our old kugel recipe and she couldn’t remember what it tasted like, so I made it for dinner.  Wow, why had I stopped making this!

    What is Kugel

    Kugel is commonly served around the Jewish holidays, for a full history you can check out Jamie Geller’s website. I’m not Jewish but my grandparents are German and this is a German dish. It’s generally made with some type of custard and egg noodles. My version is slightly sweet and has golden raisins.  I consider it a comfort food that’s not quite as rich as Macaroni and Cheese.

    It also reminds me of rice pudding. It’s a great pasta casserole to serve with almost any main course. It’s not as heavy as a cheesy side or potato but compliments almost any meat dish. It’s not spicy and is loved by both kids and adults.

    Since it’s just the two of us now, I’ll make a batch and freeze it in smaller portions to pull out as a side for whatever I’m fixing for dinner.

    A serving of kugel being removed from a baking dish.

    Why you’ll love a noodle side dish

    • It’s easy and simple to prepare.
    • Are you tired of roasted potatoes, this will be a nice change.
    • You can serve it with almost anything, especially great with ham.
    • It’s creamy without feeling heavy.
    • Doesn’t everyone love golden raisins!

    What you’ll need

    Ingredients for a noodle kugel recipe.
    • Vanilla yogurt – this creates the custard. Use plain or vanilla flavored Greek yogurt, Siggis is my favorite.
    • Cottage cheese – great at helping to create a custard filling
    • Cinnamon – adds a slightly woodsy, sweet flavor to the custard
    • Egg noodles – a little lighter than traditional pasta
    • Golden raisins – adds to the sweetness and texture
    • Pantry staples – milk, butter, eggs, sugar

    What are egg noodles

    Egg noodles are simply pasta that is enriched with eggs. Italian pasta is typically just flour and water. The eggs give them a richer taste, color and texture.

    How do you make a noodle kugel recipe

    Step 1:

    Start with milk, vanilla yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, cinnamon and sugar. You’ll need to either process this in a food processor or use an emersion blender to make it smooth. If you don’t have either, a blender or hand mixer will work or just try a whisk. 

    The custard ingredients for a noodle kugel/

    Step 2:

    To the egg mixture, add cooked egg noodles and raisins.

    All the ingredients for a German side dish in a glass bowl.

    Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and sugar.

    Cinnamon and sugar being sprinkled on the top of a noodle kugel.

    Step 3:

    Bake for about 30 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

    Pro tip: This is typically made in a casserole dish, but try baking it in a muffin pan for individual servings. Great for lunches or afternoon snacks.

    Recipe notes

    • Instead of a food processor, you can use an emersion blender or a hand mixer.
    • You can add a half teaspoon of nutmeg to compliment the cinnamon
    • If you prefer less sugar, use just a ¼ c and let the vanilla yogurt be the sweetness you taste
    • Because egg noodles cook quickly, cook them a little under the recommended al dente time because you don’t want them mushy after baking in the custard.

    Noodle kugel is great on its own or as a side.  I would serve it like you would macaroni and cheese, it’s a much healthier alternative. The golden raisins are a nice addition and add a little sweetness which pairs well with almost any meat.

    We had forgotten how much we liked this simple creamy dish.  It brought back lots of happy memories and I’m so glad I became re-acquainted with it.

    A serving spoon of noodle kugel.

    What should you serve with noodle kugel

    • Marsala steak with a buttery mushroom Marsala sauce will be a show stopper whether for family or your next dinner party.
    • Try Chicken with shallots for dinner. It’s a quick and easy recipe you can prep in five minutes and forget it. A healthy and fabulous weeknight dinner.
    • This dinner recipe will impress when entertaining so make sure to put Pork tenderloin with cherries on the menu soon.
    • Chicken and tomatoes is a simple and easy recipe. Tomatoes roasted in a slightly sweetened balsamic glaze transforms the chicken into a fabulous low carb dish in under 30 minutes. 
    • With red wine braised Short ribs, you’ll find melt in your mouth beef that falls off the bone. Braised on the stove and then cooked slowly in the oven with red wine for a delicious dinner with minimal prep work.

    FAQs and tips

    What is a kugel?

    Kugel is a German dish that’s also popular in the Jewish community. It’s know for being creamy with a custard like consistency. It is generally made with egg noodles.

    Is noodle kugel recipe a main dish or a side dish?

    Kugel can be both a side or a main dish. You could definitely enjoy and fill up on this for a light meal. It pairs well with meat and other foods to round out a meal.

    Is Kugel served hot or cold?

    Kugel can be served warm or at room temperature. It’s delish either way.

    Can you prep this dish ahead of time?

    This is easy to prep all the ingredients in the baking dish and bake and serve the next day. Just reheat it at a low heat of 300 and give it 15-20 minutes to warm through.

    Does this have a crunchy topping like some kugels do?

    My version of noodle kugel does not have a crispy topping, many kugels are topped with a cornflake topping but I prefer the crunchy noodles.

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    Noodle kugel in a white baking dish with a serving spoon.

    Noodle Kugel Recipe

    Author: Barbara Curry
    Noodle kugel recipe is one of our family favorites. Slightly sweet from golden raisins and creamy with a vanilla yogurt custard. Great to serve as a side dish, but perfect all by itself. This can be put together quick and easy.
    5 from 1 vote
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    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 8 oz. egg noodles cooked and drained
    • 1 cup golden raisins
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • 2 tsp butter
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350º. Butter a 9 X 13 baking dish.
    • In a food processor or blender, combine milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, 1 tsp cinnamon and ½ cup of sugar until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and combine with cooked egg noodles and raisins. Mix and place in baking dish.
    • Combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top and dot with butter.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until pudding is golden brown. Serve warm or room temp. You can also make this in a muffin pan for snack size portions, if so, reduce the cooking time.
    Barbara’s Tips + Notes
    • You can make this in a muffin tin, just shorten the cook time.
    • Instead of a food processor, you can use an emersion blender or a hand mixer.
    • You can add a half teaspoon of nutmeg to compliment the cinnamon
    • Because egg noodles cook quickly, cook them a little under the recommended al dente time because you don’t want them mushy after baking in the custard.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gisela says

      February 06, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Hi Barbara:
      Made the noodle kugel recipe again and it came out even better than the first time. Substituted my home made plain yogurt and just added a tsp of vanilla extract. Used Daisy brand 4% cottage cheese and the golden raisins are a must. Didn’t have any the first time around so substituted regular raisins. Big difference. I suggest you get in touch with Mueller’s and have them print your Noodle Kugel recipe on the package of their Hearty Homestyle Egg Noodles!!! Kudos for a wonderful dessert recipe.
      Gisela in NC

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      • admin says

        February 07, 2014 at 1:18 am

        Thanks so much for your input, I bet this is much better with home made yogurt. I would love for Mueller’s to print the recipe, maybe someday!

        Reply
    2. Carole Myscofski says

      January 18, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! We’re making this for the second time tonight. We always have pasta, plain yogurt, cottage cheese, and eggs, so it’s an easy choice. I added one chopped apple (about 1 cup) and used mixed noodles—farfalle works well!

      Reply
      • Barbara Curry says

        January 18, 2021 at 7:32 pm

        Chopped apples sound great, can’t wait to try it.

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