MUSHROOM-WALNUT NOODLE KUGEL
10 to 12 side-dish servings

Kugel is a type of casserole served at traditional Jewish holiday meals, and there are countless recipes for them, both sweet and savory. For another savory favorite, see Potato Kugel. If you prefer a dish without a crunchy top, bake covered with foil.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 × 9-inch baking dish.

Heat in a large skillet over medium-high heat:

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Add and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 10 minutes:

  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced

With a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a bowl. Add to the oil remaining in the skillet:

  • 1 large portobello mushroom cap, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are browned, about 10 minutes. Set the skillet aside. Meanwhile, cook in a large pot of boiling salted water:

  • 12 ounces dried egg noodles

Drain and place in a bowl. Add and stir together well:

  • 5 large eggs, well beaten

Stir in the onions and mushrooms with the oil from the skillet, along with:

  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake until lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.


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