Lokshen Kugel Recipes

CLASSIC LUKSHEN NOODLE KUGEL

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Combine the noodles, onion, eggs, remaining vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 35 minutes.

SWEET LOKSHEN KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
• While the egg noodles are cooking, combine sour cream, cream cheese, 1/2 of the melted butter, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
• Drain egg noodles and fold into the sour cream mixture. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
• Mix cornflakes, brown sugar, and remaining melted butter together; spread over the noodle mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

COTTAGE CHEESE LOKSHEN KUGEL

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, milk and half of the melted butter (1/4 cup).
• In another bowl whisk together eggs, sugar and vanilla; add to the cheese mixture, mix until blended.
• Add in the cooked noodles and raisins; mix with wooden spoon to combine.
• transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup butter over the mixture.
• In a small cup mix together 2 tablespoons sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon then sprinkle over the top.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until lightly browned.

REBECCA'S SWEET LOKSHEN (NOODLE) KUGEL

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions. Rinse the noodles with cold water and let drain in a colander.
• Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla, sugar, sour cream, softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, and applesauce and beat with an electric mixer until combined.
• Use a wooden spoon to stir in the drained noodles, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and melted butter, mixing well to coat.
• Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. I transfer the kugel to a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any overflow.
• Make the topping: in a medium bowl, combine the crushed frosted flakes (or cornflakes) with enough melted butter to moisten. Add a little cinnamon if you like.
• Spread evenly over the top of the kugel.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350F degree oven for one hour.
• Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes, checking frequently to make sure top does not burn (cover if top is getting too crispy, and bake until done).
• Let kugel cool slightly before cutting into squares to serve. Makes 12-24 servings (depending on size of squares). May be eaten warm, cold, or at room temperature.Enjoy!