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FAQ
Kugel is basically the Yiddish/Jewish word for casserole. Sweet noodle kugel is typically made from eggs, noodles, sour cream, and cottage cheese, all baked inside a casserole dish.
The category of kugel, which basically refers to an Ashkenazi Jewish casserole where some sort of starch like noodles, rice, bread, or potatoes is bound together and baked is so broad that people have written entire books on the subject (and children's books, too).
Yapchik. Yapchik, essentially a Polish or Hungarian version of Kugel. It is a potato kugel with meat, Yapchik is a true Jewish comfort food.
Today, both noodle kugel and potato kugel are common additions to special meals. Noodle kugel tends to be more popular because of its versatility, and it's more likely to be a sweet dish with added fruits and spices. Potato kugel is typically a savory recipe, and it can be made with onions, herbs and meat.
Kugels are a mainstay of festive meals in Ashkenazi Jewish homes, particularly on the Jewish Sabbath and other Jewish holidays or at a tish. Some Hasidic Jews believe that eating kugel on the Jewish Sabbath brings special spiritual blessings, particularly if that kugel was served on the table of a Hasidic Rebbe.