Noodle Kugel

This is a holiday family favorite that I wanted to share with you.  I like to serve it alongside ham on a buffet or take to a potluck gathering.

Noodle Kugel

Martha Stewart

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for dish

Coarse salt

1 pound broad egg noodles

6 large eggs

2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream, room temperature

1 cup sugar

12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 large Granny Smith apples, (about 12 ounces total), peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)

1.)Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles; cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles; return to pot. Set aside.

2.)Put eggs and sour cream into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Mix in 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and the cream cheese. Set aside.

3.)Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar, the cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apples; gently toss to coat. Cook, tossing occasionally, until soft and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir apples into egg mixture; pour over noodles. Toss gently to combine. Pour into prepared dish. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons butter over noodles; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

4.)Bake until set and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

This side dish serves 8 to 10 people.

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Read more at Marthastewart.com: Noodle Kugel - Martha Stewart Recipes

Blessings,