Pineapple Raisin Dessert Kugel

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters

Serves 16 people

Categories: Casserole, Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunk, drained
  • 1 cup raisins
  • Topping:
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

  1. Position oven rack in the middle of oven; preheat to 350°.

  2. Coat a 9 × 13 inch ovenproof glass baking dish with vegetable spray.

  3. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain thoroughly.

  4. Add drained noodles to a big bowl; mix in cottage cheese, brown sugar, and sour cream.

  5. Add eggs, butter, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla; mix to combine.

  6. Roll pineapple in paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  7. Chop coarsely and fold into noodle mixture; fold in raisins.

  8. Turn mixture into baking dish.

  9. Topping: pour melted butter on top and sprinkle with brown sugar.

  10. Bake 50-55 minutes or until kugel bubbles and noodles on top turn golden brown.

  11. Place on rack to cool; serve hot or cold with sour cream.

  12. Store covered with wax paper in the refrigerator.

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