matza cheese kugel

Name: Matza Cheese Kugel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) butter or margerine, melted; 8 ounce(s) matzos (about 6); 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 16 ounce(s) cottage cheese or riccotta; 1/2 cup(s) preserves of your choice

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Dorene Fishkin

Tacoma, WA

Updated on Aug 4, 2013

This is an old family recipe. It makes a nice side dish to add to the family meal

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margerine, melted
8 ounces matzos (about 6)
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
16 ounces cottage cheese or riccotta
1/2 cup preserves of your choice

How To Make matza cheese kugel

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350' Brush inside of a 2 quart baking dish with butter or margerine. Pour boiling water over matza to soften. Remove immediately to paper towels.

Step 2

In large bowl beat eggs with sugar. Add milk and flavorings. Mix until well combined. Place 2 matzohs in prepared dish. Spread with one cup of the cheese.
Step 3

Repeat with 2 more matzohs and remaining cheese. Cover with last 2 matzohs. Pour milk over mixture. Bake for 40-50 mimutes or just until set. Spread with melted preserves. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy !
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