Easy Apple Kugel

Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this Easy Apple Kugel, a comforting twist on a classic dish! Featuring tender wide egg noodles baked in a velvety custard of eggs, sour cream, and cottage cheese, this recipe is infused with the warmth of ground cinnamon and sweet bursts of thinly sliced apples. Optional raisins and a graham cracker crumb topping add layers of texture and flavor to this irresistible noodle casserole. With its quick prep time and hearty serving size, this kugel is perfect for festive gatherings or as a cozy dessert. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces wide egg noodles
• 4 large eggs
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
• 0.25 cups graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

Step 4

Fold the cooked noodles into the egg mixture until well coated.

Step 5

Gently stir in the thinly sliced apples and raisins (if using).

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the kugel is set and golden brown on top.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1920.5 grams (1920.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3216

Total Fat 132.80g	170%
Saturated Fat 70.90g	355%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1132mg	377%
Sodium 2540mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 467.60g	170%
Dietary Fiber 23.30g	83%
Total Sugars 307.80g
Protein 72.30g	145%

Vitamin D 174IU	868%
Calcium 715mg	55%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 1761mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 55.8%