Ingredients

  • 6 ounces fine egg noodles, cooked according to package,rinsed and well drained
  • 12 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups chopped onions
  • 1 14 cups sour cream
  • 1 14 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 375F.
  • Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat.
  • Brush muffin tin (s) with some of the butter.
  • Add onions to skillet and cook slowly and stirring occasionally until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Don't burn the edges; adjust your heat lower if need be.
  • Transfer onions to a large bowl; allow to cool slightly then stir in noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and poppy seeds.
  • In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the salt and pepper.
  • Stir the eggs into the noodle mixture until well combined.
  • Divide mixture among the muffin cups (you can fill very nearly to the tops) and bake until golden and puffed, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool kugels in pan 5 minutes; loosen edges with a thin knife or spatula, and serve.