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Revamped Recipe for Bubbe's Low-Fat Luchen Kugel
Straight Up, we got the scoop on Bubbe's twist on the classic Jewish noodle dish, Luchen Kugel. Here's a simplified version of her low-fat take, perfect for celebrating your favorite dairy meals!
- Servings: 8 generous portions
- Difficulty Level: A breeze for any kitchen whiz
- Prep + Bake Time: About 1 hour and 30 minutes
Gather the Goods (9 must-haves)
- Yolk-free egg noodles (8 ounces)
- Low-fat cottage cheese (1 cup / 8 ounces)
- Low-fat sour cream (1 cup / 8 ounces)
- Unsalted margarine (1/2 stick / 4 tablespoons), melted
- Large eggs (2)
- Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon, plus a dash for pasta cooking)
- Skim milk (1.5 cups)
Let's Get Cookin'!
Step 1: Heat the Oven
Pre-heat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and position the rack in the center.
Step 2: Boil the Noodles
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add the noodles, give them a stir, and cook until 'al dente' or according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
Step 3: Whisk it up
Combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, margarine, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. Fold in the cooked noodles.
Step 4: Bake it Up
Transfer the noodle mixture to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Pour the skim milk evenly over the top.
Step 5: Bake and Chill
Bake in the preheated oven for about an hour, or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Enjoy!
A Few Tips
- If you're short on time, use pre-cooked noodles to reduce the cooking time.
- To mix things up, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or even a hint of cinnamon to the mixture.
- This revamped recipe for Bubbe's Low-Fat Luchen Kugel is rich in nutrition, as it uses yolk-free egg noodles, low-fat cottage cheese, and low-fat sour cream.
- The noodles are heavily coated with a mixture of margarine, eggs, sugar, vanilla, Kosher salt, and creamy low-fat ingredients, ensuring a delightful and flavorful dish.
- To bake the noodle mixture, it's spread in an inch-deep layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish, and poured with skim milk before being baked until the top turns Golden Brown.
