Grandma Brynia’s Noodle Kugel
To see more about local brewer Michael Crane and his passion for Jewish Grandma food, see our recent story from Jill Wendholt Silva.
A noodle casserole that can be savory or sweet, Crane’s version contains sweet raisins.
Makes 12 servings
12 ounces wide egg noodles
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, separated (you’ll use both whites and yolks for this recipe)
- ½ cup sugar
- 12 ounces cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Butter a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
2. Boil and drain noodles according to package directions.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together sugar, cottage cheese, sour cream, and egg yolks together.
5. Gently fold cheese mixture into egg whites using a spatula.
6. Spoon noodle mixture into prepared baking dish.
7. Sprinkle cornflakes over top of casserole.
8. Bake for 45 minutes or until slightly brown on top.
Jill Wendholt Silva is Kansas City’s James Beard award-winning food editor and writer.
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