Passover Noodle Kugel Recipe (Dairy)

Name: Passover Noodle Kugel (Dairy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter (softened for greasing the pan); 1 (12-ounce) package kosher for Passover wide noodles; 1 (16-ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese; 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream; 1 cup sugar; 5 large eggs (beaten); 1 stick/1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled); 1 tablespoon vanilla; Optional: 2 large apples (peeled and chopped or 1 cup raisins or 1 apple and 1/2 cup raisins); 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 60 mins

Total: 75 mins

Servings: 8 to 10 servings

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This kosher for Passover noodle kugel is one of those Passover recipes that doesn't taste like a Passover recipe.

Whether it's thanks to the gluten-free trend, the growth of Chassidic communities that avoid gebrokts (matzo or matzo products mixed with water), or both, a lot of kosher for Passover-certified noodles have hit the market in recent years.

The noodles are generally made with potato and/or tapioca starch, so they've got a downside—when boiled, they tend to stick together or come out gummy. That's a liability if you're trying to make pasta with red sauce, but it's actually kind of an asset when it comes to kugel.

An added plus to this Passover dairy noodle kugel is it can be made in advance and frozen to free up some time for busy holiday meal preparations. You can add raisins or apples, or even a combination of both—just keep the additions to a total of 1 cup.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 (12-ounce) package kosher for Passover wide noodles
1 (16-ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 large peeled and chopped apples, or 1 cup raisins, optional
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Gather the ingredients.

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Heat the oven to 350 F. Use 1 tablespoon softened butter to grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

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Cook, rinse, and drain the noodles according to package directions. Set aside.

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In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.

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Stir in the drained noodles and fold in the raisins or apples, or a combination, if using.

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Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar.

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Bake in the heated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center is set. Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting to serve.

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Source: Word of Mouth Kosher Catering. Recipe reprinted with permission.

Make It a Meal

Build a kosher for Passover brunch or light lunch around this kugel.

Try it with a cup of roasted carrot, apple, and celery soup and an heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and arugula.
A fresh fruit salad would be perfect for dessert, either served solo or with hazelnut chocolate chip cookies.
Speaking of dessert, instead of serving this kugel as a main course or side dish, it actually can take the place of dessert at a kosher for Passover meal, especially if you adjust the recipe by adding more sugar and increasing the amount of raisins, which are naturally sweet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
633	Calories
50g	Fat
35g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories	633
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g	64%
Saturated Fat 29g	147%
Cholesterol 222mg	74%
Sodium 248mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 159mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.