Ingredients
- 4 cups egg noodles
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 firm, tart apples - cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
What Makes This Dish So Tasty
Expert Cooking Tips
- Don’t overcook the noodles; they should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Let the kugel rest for a few minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
Step 1
Lightly heat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish lightly. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil, then add the egg noodles. Cook them until they’re tender but still have a bit of bite, about 5 minutes, stirring now and then. Drain the noodles well.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Then add the cottage cheese, egg, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing everything until it’s well combined. Gently fold in the cooked noodles and chopped apples, making sure everything is evenly mixed.
Step 3
Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Pop it into the oven and bake until the kugel is set and lightly browned on top, which should take around 45 to 50 minutes. Let it cool a bit before serving and enjoy!
