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 classic kugel recipe celebrates the sweeter, richer side of noodle puddings.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 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

Whether you were raised on savory, schmaltz-laden potato kugel or sour cream-slathered noodle kugel dotted with raisins, there’s little crossover where kugel is concerned.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

The remnants of Mrs. Brenner’s kugel had become stiff and brown, with an oily bottom.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros