sweet noodle kugel

Here’s a classic sweet noodle kugel—simple, cozy, and perfect as a side or dessert 🍎

Sweet Noodle Kugel (Classic)

Ingredients

• 12 oz wide egg noodles
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup cottage cheese (small curd works best)
• 4 tbsp melted butter or margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• Optional add-ins:
  • ½ cup raisins or crushed pineapple (well-drained)
  • 1 apple, peeled and grated

Topping (optional but recommended)

• ½ cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp melted butter

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Instructions

1. Cook noodles in salted water until just tender. Drain well.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
4. Stir in sour cream, cottage cheese, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Fold in the noodles and any optional add-ins.
6. Pour mixture into the baking dish.
7. If using a topping, mix all topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
9. Let cool slightly before serving—it firms up as it rests.

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Tips

• For extra creaminess: add 2–3 oz cream cheese.
• For a firmer kugel: use one less ¼ cup of sour cream.
• Tastes great warm or chilled the next day.

If you want, I can give you a dairy-free, extra-sweet, or old-school Jewish deli–style version.