Luxenkugel, also known as noodle pudding is a holiday favorite in many Jewish homes. Usually served as a side dish, it also makes a great lunch served on its own. The recipe can be made as a savory dish or into one so sweet it could actually be served as dessert.
Instructions
Make the original recipe.
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
3. Melt the stick of butter or margarine and use a little to grease the pan.
4. Pour the rest of the butter in with the noodles. Add one large carton of cottage cheese and 6 eggs beaten well.
5. Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour mixture into 9 x 13 pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour. Kugel will be slightly brown on the bottom when done and noodles on top will be slightly crunchy.
Try these variations.
7. Add a small can of pineapple tidbits and ½-cup raisins to the mixture before baking. Omit the garlic powder.
8. Chop a small onion and fry up in olive oil. Add to the mixture before baking. Omit the cottage cheese.
9. Add an eight-ounce package of cream cheese to the mixture before baking. Omit the garlic powder. Serve with a fruit topping.
10. Instead of using a 9 x 13 pan, bake the basic recipe or any of the variations in well-greased muffin tins.
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