PINEAPPLE KUGEL

(Chef Kevin Ryan)

8oz pkg wide egg noodles

6 eggs

5 TBSP unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup sugar

8 oz can crushed pineapple and it's juice

1.25 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

8oz can pineapple slices

option - 1/4 cup maraschino cherries

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1. boil noodles in salted water until just starting to soften

2. rinse and drain

3. beat eggs and melted butter together

4. mix in sugar, crushed pineapple and its juice, vanilla and cinnamon

5. stir in noodles

6. spread into a greased 9x13 baking pan

7. place pineapple rings and cherries on top for decoration

8. bake at 350F for about 50 minutes until golden brown