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Happy Hanukkah, everyone! I can’t think about Hanukkah without thinking of my dear friend Kathy Levine…and her KILLER kugel recipe. She used to bring in trays of this during the holidays when she was a host a QVC and I think I had seconds—and thirds every single year. I was thrilled when she kindly shared the recipe with me…and now I share it with you!

Kathy’s Killer Kugel

This recipe is prepared with the Temp-tations® Floral Lace 5-Piece "Pack & Go" Set with Tote (K39525).

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fine (2") kosher noodles


• 1 qt milk


• 16 oz cottage cheese (not whipped)


• 1/2 lb of cream cheese softened


• 6 eggs, well beaten


• 2 tsp vanilla


• 1 cup golden raisins


• 1-1/4 cups sugar


• 1/2 lb butter, melted


• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs


• Pinch of sugar

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish.


2. Cook the noodles as directed. While the noodles cook, combine the milk and cheeses in a large bowl.


3. Drain the noodles and add them to the cheese mixture. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, raisins, and sugar. Add the melted butter and stir again. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the graham cracker crumbs and the pinch of sugar.


4. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let the kugel cool for 5–10 minutes. Cut into 2" squares and serve hot or cold.  Pinch of cinnamon on top is also a nice touch.

I’ve had this hot and cold and I can’t figure out which version I like more. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Enjoy!!!
—Jill