Kugel has been in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine for centuries. This special recipe is completely kosher for Passover and can be used year round for a dairy meal. Enjoy this cheesy recipe made with cottage cheese or Israeli white cheese. For coffee to go with your kugel, check out our Israeli coffee gallery.

Ingredients:

· 2 cups matzo farfel
· 3 eggs
· 1/4 cup sugar
· 2 cups cottage cheese or Israeli white cheese
· 1 cup sour cream
· 1/2 cup melted butter
· 1/2 cup apricot preserves
· sugar
· cinnamon

Preparation: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. Soak matzo farfel in cold water for a few minutes, until soft, and drain. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add all other ingredients (except matzo) and beat until creamy. Mix in farfel and stir. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for 45-50 minutes. 

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