kugel

American  

[koo-guhl, koog-uhl] / ˈku gəl, ˈkʊg əl /

noun

Jewish Cooking.

1. a sweet or savory baked casserole resembling a soufflé or pudding and made of noodles, potatoes, challah, or matzo mixed with eggs and fat.

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kugel British  

/ kuːɡəl /

noun

1. a young Jewish woman from a wealthy background who is seen as being excessively materialistic

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Etymology

Origin of kugel

First recorded in 1840–50; from Yiddish kugl; compare Middle High German kugel(e), German Kugel “ball, sphere”; perhaps akin to cudgel

Example Sentences

Think of noodle kugel — sweet or savory — that is made dense, but not heavy, thanks to a mixture of eggs, egg noodles, sour cream and cottage cheese.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2023

This recipe is for all the sweet noodle kugel enthusiasts out there.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

As for a topping, some kugel cooks like to sprinkle cornflakes, breadcrumbs or chopped nuts over the pudding.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

The mixture is tucked into a baking dish and an hour later, your kugel is done.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

“You’re asking the wrong person. The last time I ate a kugel, Russia was ruled by a Romanov.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny