Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2004

Updated 9-30-2011: Re topping modification below: Didn't have cornflakes so used NOT crushed rice crispies instead. Wonderful and the topping looked interesting!!!!! See my photo. Soaked 3/4 cup golden raisins for 20 min in warm 1/2 triple sec and 1/2 apple juice (liquids mixed and heated on 30 seconds in microwave) THEN made the pudding processed sugar free using 1/4 cup splenda and 1/4 cup Agave Syrup to replace white sugar. No one could tell...I left part without topping for my diabetic mom. Also, next time I will use one stick of butter melted in the noodles, not 6 tablespoons-I don't like tiny leftovers. This is NOT a low fat dish-it is a treat...I'd rather have a small piece of something fabulous than a large piece of blah. 2004 review: This is the best Kugel recipe I've made or tasted! I only changed a few things. I used the whole 8 oz package of cream cheese (I didn't want that extra 1/4 sitting around for me to eat.) I added 1/2 cup of raisins to the noodle mixture after I soaked them in VERY HOT water for about 15 minutes. I changed the topping to: 1.5 cups crushed cornflakes mixed with 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar. I sprinkled that on top and then I mixed 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon with 1/8 cup of white sugar and sprinkled that on last before baking. It was great the next day too!!! Eat cold or warm, but best warmed.

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GLORIA LEE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2004

Yet another Catholic girl trying to cook Jewish cuisine. I made this for our annual Hannukah/Christmas party and my Jewish in-laws were very impressed. I didn't change a thing with this recipe and found it very moist and delicious - still really good the next day.

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GLACIA2000

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2004

WOW!!! I made this for my mother (who makes kugel frequently) and she was VERY impressed. She even asked for my recipe. Thanks so much....I will definitely be making it again. It was so easy and tastes great!

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DAWNROBYN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2003

Wow, I've never received such rave reviews from Kugel before. Everyone loved it. Even my skinny friend who eats like a bird stuffed herself with it until she was sick. Will miracles never cease? (It is Haunukkah after all!) It was wonderful and creamy and rich, as promised. I followed the recipe to a tee. This is definitely the best kugel ever. Must try.

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LISASCHULMAN

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2003

Finally the Kugel recipe I was looking for because I kept losing my mother-in-laws! I too added a bit of cinnamon to it, and used corn flakes with cinnamon and sugar as the topping, for that's how my husband's mother makes it.

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KALHUAWOOHA

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2003

very good

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HELENP123

Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2003

FABULOUS! I took this to a Jewish celebration and no one could get over how this good Catholic girl could make kugel! A real hit! Thanks for the recipie!

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CREAMERJA

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2003

Follow up on topping quantity concerns: Though the recipe calls for a 9 x 13 dish, I've always made it in my glass souffle dish. With less top surface area, less topping is required. And when it's cold, it slices into a beautiful wedge shape too!

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