A baked dessert noodle dish? You might be thinking of something like a sweet noodle kugel — a traditional Jewish dish made with egg noodles, sweetened custard, and often cinnamon, raisins, or fruit. It’s rich, comforting, and served as a dessert or sweet side.
Here’s a classic version:
🍰 Sweet Baked Noodle Kugel (Dessert Noodle Casserole)
🛒 Ingredients:
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12 oz wide egg noodles
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4 large eggs
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1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta for a creamier version)
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 cup raisins (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Optional Topping:
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1/2 cup crushed cornflakes or graham cracker crumbs
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook noodles
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Boil the egg noodles in salted water until just tender (al dente). Drain and set aside.
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Make the custard
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in raisins if using.
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Combine
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Add the cooked noodles to the custard and mix until well coated.
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Pour into dish
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Topping (optional but tasty)
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In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the top.
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Bake
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Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
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Cool slightly before serving
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Can be served warm, room temperature, or even cold.
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🍒 Optional Mix-ins:
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Diced apples
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Chopped dried apricots or cranberries
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Crushed pineapple (well-drained)
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Lemon or orange zest for brightness
Let me know if you want a dairy-free, gluten-free, or individual muffin-style version!
