Hop Hop

I am having a difficult time believing that it is Sunday evening already. The weekend blew by in a blink. I am not sure I realized when Friday evening started, but I am quite sure that the weekend is nearly complete. The pile of clean laundry on the bed is the biggest tell.

Today, of course, is Easter Sunday a day marked by painted eggs, bunnies and a whole lot of food. Our family sat down to break bread around 3:30 this afternoon and I am still uncomfortably full nearly 6 hours later. I haven't eaten so much in quite a long time. Our Easter Dinner is mostly traditional, honey ham, turkey, and potatoes. However we do indulge in a few dishes that are rather special to our dinner table. One dish that my sister Molly always makes is kugel. I love it. It is creamy, and sweet, and delish. It made my top three favorite dishes of the day (which were kugel, orange rolls, and honey ham).

I have heard of kugel made several different ways, some on the sweet side others on the more savory side. This one is definitely on the sweeter side.



Ingredients
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat until thick

2 8oz cream cheese
1 lb. ricotta cheese
1 cup sour cream
Add to the first mixture and mix well.

8 oz thin egg noodles cooked, mix with 1 stick of butter
Add noodles to cheese mixture

Spray 9x13 in pan with non-stick spray

Sprinkle top with cinnamon and bake covered at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes

Kugel freezes well and can easily be made in advance. It is perfect for brunches too.