Savory Noodle Kugel
This comforting, golden-baked savory noodle kugel features tender egg noodles bound with eggs and cottage cheese, enhanced by sautéed onions and black pepper.
Ingredients
- •12 oz wide egg noodles (340g)
- •3 large eggs
- •1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (225g)
- •1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (240ml)
- •1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60g)
- •1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- •2 tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking oil.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the wide egg noodles, and cook according to package directions until just tender. Drain well.
- 3
In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat and sauté the diced onions until soft, golden, and caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, remaining melted butter, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Add the cooked egg noodles and the caramelized onions to the cheese and egg mixture, tossing gently until everything is evenly combined.
- 6
Transfer the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top into an even layer.
- 7
Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the kugel for a crispy crust.
- 8
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
💡 Chef tips
- You can make this kugel up to a day in advance, cover and refrigerate it unbaked, then just add 10 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated easily in the oven or microwave.
- To make this dish pareve, substitute the butter with margarine or olive oil, and use plant-based sour cream and cottage cheese alternatives.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished kugel has a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust on top with a rich, savory, and tender interior that is deeply aromatic from caramelized onions.