Did you never ask your bubbe for her kugel recipe? Or may you never had a bubbe (Jewish grandmother) to make kugel for you? Whatever the reason you need to learn how to make kugel, this page will give you the information you need.

• A kugel is an egg custard, that is usually combined with either noodles or potatoes, although other vegetables or starches can be used. Kugels can be either sweet or savory, making them a very versatile dish.

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• Many families have sacred kugel recipes that are prepared the same way every time they are baked. Here's a recipe for a savory noodle kugel, which may become a family tradition in your home.

• 24 ounces thin noodles, cooked

• 6 eggs

• 8 ounces butter, melted

• 1 cup sour cream

• 8 ounces cottage cheese

• Mixing bowl and spoon

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3 quart casserole dish or 9 by 13 baking dish

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Grease the casserole or baking dish with the 2 tablespoons of butter

3. Combine the melted butter, sour cream, eggs, and cottage cheese in a bowl, mixing well.

4. Add the noodles to the cottage cheese mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.

5. Turn the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

6. Bake at 350 until done, about one hour.

1. You can substitute cream cheese for the cottage cheese, if desired.
2. Some people prefer wide noodles.
3. Add 1/2 - 1 cup of sugar or honey to the cheese mixture for a sweet kugel.
4. Vanilla and raisins can also be added to a sweet kugel.
5. A basic potato kugel, baked in the same manner as the noodle kugel above, includes:
   1. 6 eggs, beaten
   2. 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, grated
   3. 1 cup grated onion
   4. 1/3 bread crumbs or matzoh meal
   5. Salt and pepper

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• Introduction
• Step 1: How to Make Kugel
• Step 2: Kugel Tips
• Step 3: Kugel Recipes