Easy Apple Kugel
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this Easy Apple Kugel, a comforting twist on a classic dish! Featuring tender wide egg noodles baked in a velvety custard of eggs, sour cream, and cottage cheese, this recipe is infused with the warmth of ground cinnamon and sweet bursts of thinly sliced apples. Optional raisins and a graham cracker crumb topping add layers of texture and flavor to this irresistible noodle casserole. With its quick prep time and hearty serving size, this kugel is perfect for festive gatherings or as a cozy dessert. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 4 large eggs
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cups graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Step 4
Fold the cooked noodles into the egg mixture until well coated.
Step 5
Gently stir in the thinly sliced apples and raisins (if using).
Step 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Step 7
If desired, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the kugel is set and golden brown on top.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1920.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3216.3 |
| Total Fat 132.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 1132.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2540.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 467.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 307.8g | |
| Protein 72.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 173.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 715.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1760.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories