Killer Noodle Kugel Food

NOODLE KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Boil the noodles in salted water for about 4 minutes. Strain noodles from water. In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles with remaining ingredients and pour into a greased, approximately 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Bake until custard is set and top is golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes.

GOURMET NOODLE KUGEL (BASE RECIPE & EXOTIC ADD INS)

Steps:

• Blend all base recipe ingredients till smooth then fold in noodles and your 'exotic' variations!
• Pour into 9"x13" pan sprayed with Pam.
• Bake at 375F for about 1 hour till golden and firm. The ones containing more liquid (Pina Kugelada or Amoretto di Kugelano) require an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Allow to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Serve at either room temp or lightly chilled.

KATZINGER'S NOODLE KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a 9x13" glass baking dish.
• Cook noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm to the bite (al dente).
• Drain noodles well, then return to the hot pan.
• Add butter and toss until butter melts and the noodles are coated.
• Combine cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
• Add sour cream and eggs to the sugar mixture and whisk until blended well.
• Mix in buttered noodles gently.
• Spoon half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Dot with preserves.
• Spoon remaining noodle mixture over preserves layer.
• Sprinkle cornflake crumbs all over the top.
• Combine cinnamon and remaining 2 Tbsp sugar and sprinkle evenly over the crumbs.
• Bake until kugel is set and the top is golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.
• Let cool slightly before slicing into 12 squares.
• Serve warm or chilled.

KILLER KUGEL

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and place in a 4-quart bowl.
• Put cream cheese and ½ pound butter in food processor; blend until smooth, scraping down sides. Add 1 cup sugar and process until well combined. Add sour cream, vanilla and eggs, and process until well mixed. Fold into bowl of noodles. Stir in pineapple.
• Grease a 13-by-9-inch Pyrex dish with about 1 tablespoon butter and pour in the mixture; it will almost overflow. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator about 1 hour before baking. Preheat oven to 350 and bake mixture for 50 minutes.
• Combine walnuts with remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle on top of kugel. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and bake another 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into 25 pieces.