the ultimate kugel

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

This is the creamiest and best kugel. It feeds a large crowd. It reheats well.

(1 rating)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For the ultimate kugel

  • 1 pkg
    (16 oz.) fine noodles, cooked and drained
  • 10-12
    eggs, separated
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 pkg
    (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 lb
    small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 pt
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    golden raisins (optional)
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, melted (optional)
  • 1/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon (optional)

How To Make the ultimate kugel

  • 1
    Beat egg yolks and beat in remaining ingredients, except egg whites and raisins.
  • 2
    Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and noodles. Add raisins. Mix until well blended.
  • 3
    Pour into a greased 4 quart casserole dish.
  • 4
    Mix topping ingredients (melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon) until crumbly. (optional)
  • 5
    Sprinkle topping over noodle mixture. (optional)
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, 10 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out dry.

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