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Noodle Kugel

December 22, 2022 by The Modern Knish 2 Comments

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The sweet noodle kugel of your childhood, updated with vegan ingredients and topped with crunchy corn flakes!

slice of noodle kugel on plate

Growing up, I loved eating noodle kugel at holiday meals. The version we ate - originally shared by a family friend - might sound familiar: egg noodles mixed with sour cream, cream cheese, melted butter, and eggs, then topped with sugar-sweetened corn flakes. It was indulgent, sweet (but not too sweet), and so comforting.

Since I've been vegan, I've missed having this delicious kugel on Jewish holidays, so I decided to veganize it. This vegan noodle kugel recipe works SO well using non-dairy substitutes for sour cream, cream cheese, and butter, and most importantly, Just Egg. The flavor and texture are spot on! This noodle kugel is perfect for vegans or anyone craving some delicious Jewish comfort food.

How to Make the Vegan Noodle Kugel

Gather your ingredients.

vegan noodle kugel ingredients on board
  • Preheat the oven and lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking pan.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Leave it slightly al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, Just Egg, non-dairy milk, and melted butter in a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth.
  • Prepare the topping: combine the corn flakes with the sugar and melted butter and stir well. Set aside.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and run it under cool water. Shake off any excess water and pour it into a large bowl.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the bowl and stir to combine with the pasta, until it is well coated. The mixture will look very liquidy but the consistency will be perfect once baked.
pasta and sauce in bowl
  • Pour the pasta and sauce mixture into the greased pan. Distribute the corn flake mixture evenly across the top of the pasta.
  • Bake the vegan noodle kugel for 60-70 minutes. Allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Substitutions

Any corkscrew shaped pasta will work well here (just check to make sure it does not contain eggs). You can also use pre-sweetened corn flakes if you prefer.

Storage

The vegan noodle kugel keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 325º for about 20 minutes. The kugel can also be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and then reheat in the oven at 325º for 20-30 minutes. Note that frozen and thawed kugel may not hold together as well, but it will still taste delicious.

pan of noodle kugel
noodle kugel on floral plate
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5 from 1 vote

Noodle Kugel

The sweet noodle kugel of your childhood, updated with vegan ingredients and topped with crunchy corn flakes!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish
Keyword: Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
Servings: 20
Calories: 286kcal
Author: The Modern Knish

Ingredients

Kugel

  • 16 ounces fusilli or other vegan corkscrew pasta
  • 16 ounces vegan sour cream
  • 12 ounces vegan cream cheese
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces Just Egg liquid egg
  • ½ cup non-dairy milk
  • 6 tablespoons non-dairy butter melted

Crunchy Topping

  • 2 cups corn flakes
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons non-dairy butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking pan.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, ⅔ cup of sugar, Just Egg, non-dairy milk, and 6 tablespoons of melted butter in a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
  • Prepare the topping. Pour the corn flakes into a medium bowl. Add the sugar and melted butter and stir well to combine. Set aside.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and run it under cool water. Shake off any excess water and pour the pasta into a large bowl. 
  • Add the sauce mixture to the bowl and stir to combine with the pasta, until it is well coated.
  • Carefully pour the pasta and sauce mixture into the greased pan. Distribute the corn flake mixture evenly across the top of the pasta.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes. Allow the kugel to cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Don't worry if the pasta and sauce mixture looks liquidy before baking. The consistency will be perfect once baked.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Ina G

    December 24, 2024 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Made this yesterday for our MahJongg groups Hanukkah pot luck.
    Loved by all, didn’t spill the beans about the vegan recipe until later.
    Found both vegan sour cream and cream cheese that did not contain nuts. Added tablespoon of vanilla extract to mixture. Scattered just a few corn flake crumbs on top and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

    Reply
    • The Modern Knish

      December 26, 2024 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks for the review, Ina! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it.

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