super spinach and onion kugel
Kugel is a baked Ashkenazi Jewish casserole most commonly made from egg noodles or potatoes. I am Episcopalian, and my husband is Jewish. After attending several Jewish holiday dinners, I made it a mission to learn to make one of the dishes. I tried 10 different kugel recipes, and finally came up with two that are not only enjoyed but also always requested. With Passover on the horizon, plus a request for an explanation of what kugel was by a friend, I thought it was time to post this creation. If you want this to be Kosher, use Kosher products available near the Jewish holidays. Mazel Tov!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Spinach and onion kugel is a delicious and easy side dish for Jewish holidays, or any special occasion. It's a savory mix of egg noodles, spinach, onion soup mix, mixed with creamy and tangy sour cream. We took a bite of the spinach mixture before combining it with the noodles, and it was tasty. We knew this dish would be good. Don't be scared of the vanilla extract. It adds just a hint of warm vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 package wide egg noodles (16 oz)
- 4 boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (10 oz each)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 - envelopes dry onion soup mix
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 dash garlic powder
How To Make super spinach and onion kugel
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. -
Step 2Cook and drain the egg noodles according to package directions. Thaw and drain the spinach well. Take the time to really drain out as much water as possible.
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Step 3Beat the eggs. Then add in the slightly cooled melted butter, sour cream, onion soup mix, pepper, garlic powder, and vanilla extract. Beat well.
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Step 4Fold in the spinach and noodles. Mix well with a spoon.
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Step 5Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 1 hour or until done, depending on the finickiness of your oven.
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Step 6It should be golden brown. Watch it toward the end, and if it starts to brown too quickly, cover with foil.
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