Jerusalem Kugel (Yerushalmi Kugel)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a pot or dutch oven with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.

Step 3

Heat oil in an oven-safe pot. Add 1 cup sugar and melt into a golden caramel (5 minutes on medium-high heat). Add hot noodles and mix.

Step 4

Mix eggs, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Pour over noodles. Mix well.

Step 5

Spread mixture evenly in pot. Lower heat and fry for 15 minutes until edges brown.

Step 6

Transfer to oven and bake for 2 hours (or overnight at 212°F).