Timotheus' Noodle Kugel
Noodle kugel can be served as a Macaroni and Cheese type main or side dish. With a slight modification it also produces an almost candy-like dessert. It’s is easy to make and a unique additional to any table.
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
4 eggs
6 oz cream cheese
1 pint sour cream
1/2 stick melted butter
1 cup sugar
6 to 8 slices diced American cheese (depending on how cheesy you want it)
1/2 pound of 1/2" flat egg noodles
Topping:
Served as a hot dish:
Top with crushed (chunky, not powdery) Graham Crackers.
Mix with enough melted butter to add flavor and make a cohesive dough, but not enough to make it totally soggy.
Served as a cold dessert:
Top with slightly crushed (about ½ to ¼ the size of the original flakes) Frosted Flakes.
Mix with enough butter to add flavor, not enough to make them soggy.
Directions:
- Melt the cream cheese, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the noodles.
- While the noodles are hot, add them to the other ingredients, except for the topping, and mix them well.
- Grease a 9’ x 13’ casserole. Transfer the noodle mixture to the casserole.
- Mix the topping ingredients and evenly and completely cover the top of the noodle mixture.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Serving:
Main dish: Serve hot. Serves 8.
Side dish: Server hot. Serves 16.
Dessert: Refrigerate and serve cold or at room temperature. Serves 8 to 16.