Vegetable Kugel Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles
• 3 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese
• 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream
• 3 eggs

Directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Cook the noodles in salted water as directed on package; drain. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus, bell pepper, and onion. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the thyme, lemon peel, salt, and nutmeg. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, milk, sour cream, and eggs. Fold in the cooked noodles and vegetables. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and drizzle over the top of the casserole. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until it is set in center and top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. *Tip: You can substitute your favorite fresh vegetable such as green beans, sliced mushrooms, or chopped zucchini for the asparagus.

Nutrition Information

Calories	273 cals
Total Fat	11 g
Cholesterol	91 mg
Dietary Fiber	2 g
Sodium	422 mg
Protein	17 g
Total Carbohydrate	27 g