Dairy Noodle Kugel

Ingredients

• 12 oz wide egg noodles
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped, for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch ceramic baking dish generously with butter. Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente, then drain well.

2. 2

   2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, and salt until smooth and well combined.

3. 3

   3. Fold the drained noodles into the custard mixture until evenly coated, then pour everything into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

4. 4

   4. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is deeply golden brown, crispy, and caramelized, and the center is set when gently shaken.

5. 5

   5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Scatter fresh dill over the top just before serving.