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
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the dish
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped, for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously butter a 9x13 inch ceramic baking dish. 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, softened cream cheese, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   4. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the top is deeply golden brown and caramelized and the center is set with only a slight wobble.

5. 5

   5. Let the kugel rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Scatter fresh dill over the top just before serving.