Emeril's Kugel (Emeril Lagasse)  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 pound wide egg noodles  |  
                                                4 tablespoons butter  |  
                                                1 pound cottage cheese  |  
                                                2 cups sour cream  |  
                                                1/2 cup sugar  |  
                                                1 cup milk  |  
                                                5 eggs  |  
                                                2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract  |  
                                                1 cup light brown sugar  |  
                                                2 cups pecan pieces  |  
                                                1 teaspoon cinnamon  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and drain. Toss the noodles with the butter. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Fold in the noodles. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a buttered 9 by 13 - inch pan. In a small mixing bowl, mix the brown sugar, pecan pieces and cinnamon, together. Mix well. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the egg mixture, evenly. Bake for about 1 hour or until the pudding is set. Remove from the oven and cool before serving.                              | 
                         
                         
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