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Noodle Kugel with Cinnamon

• Cooking spray
• 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese
• 4 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup skim or low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 ounces dry egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
• Additional ground cinnamon, optional


Preheat oven to 350°F Evenly coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
1) In large bowl, beat together cheeses until light and fluffy.
2) Gradually beat in sugar until thoroughly blended.
3) Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Gradually beat in milk, butter, and cinnamon until smooth, Stir in noodles.
4) Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish, smoothing top and sprinkling with extra cinnamon, if desired, Bake until thermometer inserted near center registers at least 160°F and kugel is light golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings.

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