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title: "Simple & Affordable Pecan Noodle Kugel Recipe (Sweet & Comforting)"
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author: "Arden Vale"
published: "2026-10-06T21:00:00+00:00"
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# Simple & Affordable Pecan Noodle Kugel Recipe (Sweet & Comforting)

Noodle kugel is the ultimate Ashkenazi comfort food—a sweet, luscious baked noodle casserole that walks the line between decadent side dish and cozy dessert. This **Simple & Affordable Pecan Noodle Kugel** upgrades the nostalgic custard base with a buttery brown sugar pecan crumble that caramelizes as it bakes.

  

### Recipe Summary: Sweet Pecan Kugel

 

- ⏱️ **Prep Time:** 15 mins
- 🔥 **Bake Time:** 45-50 mins
- ⏳ **Total Time:** 1 hour 5 mins
- 🍽️ **Servings:** 10 to 12 servings
- 💰 **Budget:** Under $12 total cost

  

## Why You Will Love This Recipe

 

- **Rich, Custardy Interior:** Broad egg noodles suspended in a velvety blend of sour cream, cottage cheese, and sweet vanilla.
- **Irresistible Pecan Crunch:** A buttery cinnamon-pecan streusel provides textural contrast to the soft noodles.
- **Budget-Friendly Pantry Ingredients:** No expensive gourmet items needed—common dairy, pasta, and spices do all the magic.

 

## Ingredients Checklist

 

### For the Noodle Custard:

 

- **12 oz Wide Egg Noodles** (cooked al dente and drained)
- **1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter**, melted
- **4 Large Eggs**, beaten
- **1 cup Sour Cream** (full fat recommended)
- **16 oz Small Curd Cottage Cheese**
- **1/2 cup Granulated Sugar**
- **1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract**
- **1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon**
- **1/2 tsp Salt**

 

### For the Pecan Streusel Topping:

 

- **1 cup Chopped Pecans**
- **1/3 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar**
- **3 tbsp Unsalted Butter**, melted
- **1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon**
- **1/4 cup Crushed Cornflakes or Graham Cracker Crumbs** (for extra crunch)

 

## Step-by-Step Instructions

 

### 1. Boil the Noodles

 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles for 6 to 7 minutes (1 minute less than package directions so they remain firm). Drain thoroughly.

 

### 2. Whisk the Custard Base

 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, beaten eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.

 

### 3. Combine Noodles and Custard

 

Fold the drained, warm noodles into the custard mixture until evenly coated. Pour into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.

 

### 4. Mix the Pecan Topping

 

In a small bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and crushed cornflakes until crumbly. Scatter the pecan mixture evenly across the surface of the noodles.

 

### 5. Bake Until Golden & Set

 

Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is set and edges are bubbling with a golden-brown candied pecan crust. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing so the custard holds clean squares.

 

## Serving Suggestions

 

Pecan noodle kugel can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled straight from the fridge. It is a traditional accompaniment for holiday brisket, roast chicken, or Sunday family brunch alongside scrambled eggs.