For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. If you prefer a less sweet kugel, reduce the amount of sugar by 1/4 cup. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack. The kugel can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Holiday Apricot Kugel
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PREP TIME7 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 8 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS16
A delightful twist on a classic Eastern European dish, this Holiday Apricot Kugel is a sweet and savory symphony. The combination of creamy cottage cheese, tender egg noodles, bright apricot preserves, and sharp cheddar cheese creates a uniquely satisfying side dish or dessert.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate43 g
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Cholesterol127 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein12 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium291 mg
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Sugar19 g
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Fat18 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
02
StepBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well. (15 minutes)
03
StepIn a large bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gently fold in the cottage cheese and cooked egg noodles, ensuring they are evenly coated with the apricot mixture. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. (10 minutes)
04
StepBake in the preheated oven until the center of the kugel is set and lightly golden, about 50 minutes. Remove the kugel from the oven and evenly distribute the shredded Cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, browned, and bubbling, about 10 minutes. (60 minutes)
05
StepRemove from the oven and let the kugel rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the kugel to set slightly and the flavors to meld together. (10 minutes)
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Joshua Halvorson
Jul 1, 2025This kugel was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Wilbert Dickens
Jun 7, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the kugel turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Sibyl Prohaska
Jun 6, 2025I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the apricot mixture, and it gave the kugel a lovely warm spice.
Marcia Upton
May 28, 2025I made this for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! The apricot and cheddar are a surprisingly delicious pairing.