NRM Savoury Noodle Kugel Baked Casserole
Description
Savoury Noodle Kugel is a comforting baked casserole made with tender egg noodles, sautéed vegetables, creamy eggs, and savoury seasonings, creating a hearty dish perfect for holidays, brunches, or family dinners. Unlike sweet kugel varieties, this savoury version features onions, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese baked into a rich, golden noodle casserole with irresistible flavour and texture. Easy to prepare ahead and reheat, Savoury Noodle Kugel is a versatile side dish or vegetarian main course that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, salads, or soups. This classic comfort food recipe is satisfying, budget-friendly, and ideal for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Serving Number
8 servings
NRM Savoury Noodle Kugel
. Easy to prepare ahead and reheat, Savoury Noodle Kugel is a versatile side dish or vegetarian main course that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, salads, or soups. This classic comfort food recipe is satisfying, budget-friendly, and ideal for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in cooked noodles, vegetable mixture, shredded cheese, and parsley until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- If using topping, combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Chef’s Tips
- Slightly undercook noodles to prevent them from becoming too soft after baking.
- Gruyère adds a deeper, nuttier flavor, while cheddar gives a classic creamy taste.
- Add caramelized onions for extra richness and sweetness.
- This dish can be assembled a day in advance and baked fresh before serving.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully, making it excellent for meal prep or holiday leftovers.
