Savory Noodle Kugel
This comforting, golden-brown savory noodle kugel features tender egg noodles baked with caramelized onions, cottage cheese, and sour cream.
Ingredients
- •12 oz wide egg noodles (340g)
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
- •2 large yellow onions, finely diced
- •3 large eggs, beaten
- •1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (225g)
- •1 cup full-fat sour cream (240g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- •2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the egg noodles, and cook until just al dente according to package instructions. Drain well.
- 3
While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the diced onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes until soft, sweet, and deeply golden brown.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 6
Add the cooked noodles and the caramelized onions (along with any remaining butter from the pan) to the cheese mixture, stirring gently until everything is evenly combined.
- 7
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
- 8
Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired for an extra savory crust.
- 9
Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden brown and the center is set.
- 10
Let the kugel rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
💡 Chef tips
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the kugel a day in advance, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake, adding 10 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven or toaster oven to restore the crispy edges.
- Dairy-free adaptation: Substitute the butter with neutral oil or margarine, and use plant-based sour cream and cottage cheese alternatives to make it pareve.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished kugel has a crisp, golden crust on top with a rich, creamy interior filled with sweet caramelized onions and tender egg noodles.