Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel Recipe

Experience kugel heaven with this unbelievably delicious Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel, a recipe straight from "The Joy of Israel" cookbook! This supremely comforting side dish or brunch star is also perfect for buffets. Featuring a delightful balance of creamy cottage cheese, tender egg noodles, and warm spices, it's not overly sweet, allowing the natural flavors to shine. Easily customizable to your preferred sweetness level.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 732.1 kcal
Protein 46g
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Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with butter.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups cottage cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold the egg mixture into the cheese mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in 2 cups cooked egg noodles and 1/2 cup raisins.
  7. Mix gently with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter over the top.
  10. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the kugel.
  11. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

110g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel?

Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel takes about 115 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 95 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel?

Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel has approximately 732.1 calories per serving, with about 46 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 59 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel?

The key ingredients for Cottage Cheese Lokshen Kugel are Cream Style Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Milk, Butter, Eggs, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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