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Headnote:
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"Kugel" is a noodle dish that adapts very well to apples. If making for the
lunchbox, prepare the day before and refrigerate. Cut into serving-size squares. |
Yield:
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Makes 6 servings |
Ingredients:
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4 cups egg noodles
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 pound low-fat cottage cheese
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 Rome Beauty apples
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Instructions:
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1.Cook egg noodles according to package directions until just tender;
drain. Meanwhile, in large bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese
and brown sugar until well blended. Add cottage cheese, egg, egg
whites, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, beating until combined.
2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 8-or 9-inch square pan.
Core, quarter and thinly slice apples; stir apple slices and cooked
noodles into cheese mixture. Spread mixture in pan; bake 45 minutes or
until kugel is golden and firm.
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Nutritional information:
Nutrition information per serving |
- Calories: 429
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Total fat: 13 grams
- Total cholesterol: 103 mg.
- Sodium: 458 mg.
- Protein: 20 grams
- Total Carbohydrates: 57 grams
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Courtesy of the Washington Apple Commission
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Apple Kugel