Holiday Apricot Kugel

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the egg noodles until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain well.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, beaten eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until thoroughly blended. Fold in the cottage cheese and cooked noodles, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake until the center is set, approximately 50 minutes. Scatter the Cheddar cheese over the top, return the dish to the oven, and bake until the cheese is golden and bubbling, about 10 more minutes. Allow the kugel to rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.