Sweet Noodle Kugel

Kugel is a baked noodle pudding that lands somewhere between a side dish and a dessert. This sweet version, rich with eggs, sour cream, and cottage cheese, is a staple at holiday and Shabbat tables.

Ingredients

• ●12 oz wide egg noodles
• ●4 large eggs
• ●1/2 cup sugar
• ●2 cups sour cream
• ●1 cup cottage cheese
• ●1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• ●1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• ●1/2 cup raisins, optional

Instructions

1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2Cook the egg noodles until just tender, then drain.
3. 3Whisk the eggs and sugar, then stir in the sour cream, cottage cheese, melted butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
4. 4Fold in the drained noodles and the raisins if using.
5. 5Pour into the dish and smooth the top.
6. 6Bake 45 to 55 minutes until set and golden on top. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting.