Exciting Noodle Kugel Recipe (2024)

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SZI

Bacon?? In kugel? Wrong…for so many reasons.

Lynn Sharon

where are the eggs? none or typo?

Cassie

This noodle kugel would be better if the onions and garlic were sautéed first..I know its an extra step in a very easy recipe but the results would be better...just microwave the onions and garlic in a little butter while the noodles cook.

Roni Jordan

This was quite a departure from my usual favorite sweet kugel, and I was skeptical considering the range of reviews. But...it was really good. I used wide egg noodles, not pappardelle, Daisy light sour cream and Breakstone 2% fat cottage cheese. Topped with Pecorino Romano, which I prefer over Parmesan. Did not pre-cook the onions or garlic. A very nice complement to a dinner of salmon croquettes and salad.

Anthony

Great dish. I like it much better with the onions and garlic sautéed first however. Following the recipe the onions come out too crunchy and dominating.

Melissa

SZI, where on earth are you seeing BACON? There's no bacon in this recipe. :)

juleezee

Naomi is right. Assemble and refrigerate overnight, before baking straight from the fridge. It will be much better. Careful with the Tabasco though, its strength tends to multiply with sitting.

Nanamac47

At my house, this is called Noodles Romanoff. My mother made it when I was growing up in the 50s & 60s and I have made it for the last almost 50 years. The recipe is almost the same as mine. What we called "kugel" was always a sweet noodle pudding served more often for holidays. This savory dish I serve year-round and I like it very much!

TriciaPDX

No bacon in this recipe. The commenter liked it with bacon, but it's wildly unlikely it was served for a Jewish holiday!

It's always fun to tweak a good recipe to make your own. Feel free to play with it.

Kurt

Very tasty, and my toddlers loved it. After reading the comments, I sautéed an onion, zuchini, yellow squash, and dried thyme to add some vegetables. The only other change I made was chipotle Tabasco, since that is all I had on hand.

Gail Cowan

Ok, this is almost exactly a recipe I got from my MIL in Dayton, Ohio, as part of a Women's Club cookbook from 1960-something. Maybe they stole it from Larchmont. It was not called a kugel (maybe to avoid discouraging expectations of sweetness or someone who didn't want Jewish food). The recipe used ultra thin egg noodles (which I stand by) and didn't include chives (which I would stand by). I have been making it for years to high praise.

Beulah

Needed a quick and easy dish to take to a pitch in. This went together fast and was quite tasty. I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese and couldn't find farmer's cheese and that turned out well. Reminiscent of a french onion dip, with noodles. (Hey! That's not such a bad idea.)

Suzanne

With all due respect, this is much better if the onions and garlic are lightly sauteed first. This is a simple but great recipe. A great change from plain pasta. Will definitely make again. Thanks!

Gail Cowan

No eggs. Really.

Annie

Do not add onion to these noodles. Horrible The crunch works against the creaminess and the taste overpowers every flavor including the Worcestershire. I have always made it with a generous addition of onion powder and it is the perfect balance

Ginny M

Made this with 3 eggs (what is kugel without them?), less cottage cheese & yogurt (what I had on hand), skipped the Worcestershire, chives & parm. Very good. Next time, I’ll sauté the onions & garlic.

Kathryne

Big hit at our Rosh Hashanah dinner! I . I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I used vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. I more than doubled the hot sauce after tasting. Next time, I'd go even further because it was imperceptible after cooking. (Many in our family do not care for hot spicy foods and this was not even close to spicy. I'm putting this here for all who may need to know.) I made this the night before in deep eglass baking dishes and it reheated beautifully in the microwave.

Alan M

Big hit last night for dinner with friends.I used a 12 oz. bag of noodles, and doubled the onions and garlic and chives.Very tasty, I told people it was “French Onion Kugel”Will definitely make again!

VAVoyager

Adjusted the recipe to use a 1 lb. Bag of noodles and a 9x11 baking dish. Came out great.

Adrienne

I don’t have much experience with kugel, traditional or not, but this was tasty! Made as written, except I did sauté the onions and garlic first. We are looking forward to leftovers tomorrow :)

StTerri

I agree, saute garlic & onions! If you, like me, prefer your kugel to hold together, add 2-3 beaten eggs; reduce the sour cream to 1c and maybe try the less-tart Mexican Sour Cream (crema agria). With the exception of salt, it could use more seasonings. Red and green onions throughout might be nice for non-Jewish holidays.

Nancy

Disappointing - very dense (needs eggs?) and bland (needs more onion, garlic) and unbelievably fattening.

Liz

I made this as written and found it extremely bland. It does have a passing resemblance to the old box mix of Romanoff Noodles, but only a passing resemblance. After finding it uninspiring I attempted to rescue the leftovers but couldn’t. I made this, a green salad and fruit medley then ate the salad and fruit with a peanut butter sandwich for dinner. The hubs didn't care for it, either. It did make the peanut butter sandwich taste like a gourmet treat so there’s that.

pirtate girl

I would call this very boring noodle kugle. Frying it in butter after baking might improve it, but I wont bother to make it again. I love kugle and this one is a dud in my book.

Judel and Susan

This is very much like a recipe from the 1972 “SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE” Women’s Auxiliary Hebrew HomeOf Greater Washington:1 8oz pkg noodles cooked1/2 pint sour cream2 T onion juice1 T Lea & Perrin Worcestershire1/2 lb grated Swiss ( we sub GRUYÈRE)( crushed croutons added on top)Drain noodles, add all ingredients, sprinkle top w bread crumbs, dot with butter. Bake 350. No mention of time in original recipe( we did 35 min)A few in our family do not like sweet kugel; EVERYONE LOV

Shifrah

Excellent, made this exactly according to the recipe. Wouldn't change a thing. Me and my boyfriend destroyed this entire kugel in a day.

B

eggs make it heavier, much lighter dish without. No idea which I'd prefer. Probably without, but only because it's easier.

Suzaan

2/22/22 6oz dry noodle enough for lg casserole dish.

Jack

Add fried zucchini and some cayenne pepper to give some pizazz and reinforce savory flavor goal

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FAQs

Why do Jews eat kugel? ›

Kugels are a mainstay of festive meals in Ashkenazi Jewish homes, particularly on the Jewish Sabbath and other Jewish holidays or at a tish. Some Hasidic Jews believe that eating kugel on the Jewish Sabbath brings special spiritual blessings, particularly if that kugel was served on the table of a Hasidic Rebbe.

Why does my noodle kugel fall apart? ›

Once it's baked, a kugel needs to cool, otherwise it will fall apart when slicing. Give it at least an hour to cool and set up, then slice and serve it warm or at room temperature.

Is noodle kugel better hot or cold? ›

Do You Eat Noodle Kugel Hot or Cold? While noodle kugel should be removed from the oven and cooled for at least 30 minutes after baking, it can be eaten at any temperature. Eaten warm, when just set, noodle kugel's texture is more akin to a baked mac and cheese (the extra-crunchy noodles on top might be the best part.)

What is a substitute for farmers cheese in kugel? ›

ILOC tip: if you can't find farmer cheese, just do a full pound of cottage cheese instead. If you prefer farmer cheese to cottage cheese, then skip the cottage cheese altogether. Don't really want to use cream cheese? No problem, just use 1 pound each of cottage cheese and farmer cheese.

What is the difference between kugel and lokshen? ›

I had to look it up but “lokshen” means egg noodles. As for “kugel”, it is a Yiddish word meaning a baked casserole, most commonly made from lokshen or potato. It is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, often served on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. It can be either sweet or savory.

What does kugel symbolize? ›

Some also say that the tangled pasta of the noodle kugel specifically has been said to be a symbol of Jewish unity – from the Ashkenazi to the Mizrahi.

What do you eat kugel with? ›

Kugel is traditionally served as a side dish alongside something meaty like brisket or roast chicken. In this case it would normally be served warm, but it can also be refrigerated and eaten cold the next day. Sweeter versions can also be eaten hot or cold, and taste great with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream.

What is the difference between sweet and savory kugel? ›

Today, both noodle kugel and potato kugel are common additions to special meals. Noodle kugel tends to be more popular because of its versatility, and it's more likely to be a sweet dish with added fruits and spices. Potato kugel is typically a savory recipe, and it can be made with onions, herbs and meat.

How long will kugel last? ›

Potato kugel keeps well in the refrigerator for four to five days, as long as it's covered. You can eat a cold slice right out of the fridge, or reheat it in a 350 F oven, uncovered so the top can crisp, until hot. Kugel will also freeze well.

What is kugel in English? ›

noun. ball [noun] anything roughly round in shape. a ball of wool. bowl [noun] a wooden ball rolled along the ground in playing bowls.

What can I add to noodles to make them nicer? ›

  1. Butter and Milk (France) To give your noodle recipe a French twist, all you'll need are two ingredients: butter and 🥛 milk. ...
  2. Kimchi (Korea) ...
  3. Fried Bacon and Egg (USA) ...
  4. Peanut Butter and Sriracha Sauce (Thailand) ...
  5. Sliced Cheese (Italy) ...
  6. Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce (Japan) ...
  7. Garlic and Soy Sauce (China) ...
  8. Canned meat.
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Can you freeze unbaked noodle kugel? ›

You can freeze the noodle kugel just before baking or keep in the fridge overnight. When you are ready to bake it, top with the crunchy topping and then put it in the oven to bake.

What is the flavor of farmers cheese? ›

Farmer cheese is a mild white fresh cheese with a crumbly texture and subtle, milky flavor. It's super-easy to make at home—it requires just three ingredients and some patience. And because it isn't aged or pressed for a long period of time, you can make it and eat it on the same day.

Why is my farmers cheese rubbery? ›

Too much rennet was used or too much butterfat, left your cheese during the process. Rubbery cheese can happen when an excess amount of rennet is used, too much rennet equals a rubber ball, too little, soup!

What is another name for farmer cheese? ›

Also called twaróg, tvorog, or syr, among other names. Found in almost every Slavic, Baltic, and Germanic country. American-Style Farmer's Cheese. This is basically cottage cheese that has been pressed to remove water.

What is the story of kugel? ›

The kugel was born in Eastern Europe as a leftover bread pastry with fat and eggs and only eight centuries ago evolved into the lokshen (noodle) kugel we know today. Rice kugels were invented in the 16th century thanks to Ottoman influences, and the popular Polish potato kugel showed up in the nineteenth century.

Is kugel a Passover? ›

"Farfel kugel is a Jewish pudding typically eaten at the Passover table but can be enjoyed any time of year," says recipe creator CRW. "This kugel is a savory one that is a wonderful accompaniment to any meat dish with gravy to help soak up the gravy."

Is kugel eaten at Hanukkah? ›

“Lokshen” (noodle) kugel is perhaps the most traditional. It blends light and airy egg noodles with moist and creamy dairy ingredients. Hanukkah celebrants can try this recipe for “Noodle Kugel,” courtesy of Taste of Home.

Why do Jews eat eggs? ›

The ritual meal known as the Seder, takes place on the first two evenings of Passover. This ceremonial dinner traditionally includes hard-boiled eggs, to pay homage to the destruction of the Temple and symbolise mourning in general.

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