MAKEOVER NOODLE KUGEL

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We think you'll feel good about serving this fabulous brunch dish, now that it's lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. -Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) yolk-free noodles
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups 1% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup egg substitute
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 3 whole crackers)
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, egg substitute, sour cream and ricotta cheese until well blended. Stir in noodles., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges