Spaghetti Squash Yerushalmi Kugel

What can you make with squash…what can you make with noodles? You have made squash kugel with squash, you have made Yerushalmi kugel with noodles… put the two together and the concept of the Spaghetti Squash Yerushalmi Kugel is born. The initial concept was received with a “hmm…strange…..”. In reality, it’s delicious! The squash really lends itself to the sweet and peppery kugel. The strands have a slightly sweet taste to them and hold up well when baked. When served, our Shabbat guests had to be told it was a squash kugel! They were extremely impressed with this innovative, revolutionary new kugel and it was enjoyed by all – young and old. I guess when you have lemons you make lemonade – or the new adage…when you have extra spaghetti squash you make KUGEL!

Spaghetti Squash Yerushalmi Kugel

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Servings

Ingredients

• 1 large spaghetti squash
• 1 cup sugar plus more to taste
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions

• SQUASH
• :
• Cook spaghetti squash (either 45 minutes in a 350* oven or 12-20 minutes on high in the microwave) until the sides are soft when pressed.  Cool slightly.  Cut the squash in half and discard the seeds.  With a large spoon, scoop out the squash into a large microwaveable mixing bowl.  Set aside.
• KUGEL CARAMEL
• :
• While preparing the caramel, warm the squash in the microwave for 5 minutes.  It is important that the squash be warm before pouring the caramel over it or the caramel will harden into brittle in the kugel.  If necessary, drain additional liquid from the bowl.
• In a 2 quart saucepan combine the cup of sugar, water, and corn syrup.  Stir to combine.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.  Increase temperature to medium/high heat and cook without stirring until the syrup is a deep amber color.  Watch the syrup closely, it can burn.  Quickly remove from heat and stir in the oil.
• KUGEL
• :
• Preheat oven to 350* F.
• Pour the caramel mixture over the warm squash.  Quickly stir until the sugar is completely blended with the squash.  Add the salt and pepper.  Taste the mixture.  Some spaghetti squash is sweeter than others.  You may need to add additional sugar to taste.
• Blend in the eggs until completely combined.  Pour into a greased 9×13 inch pan.  Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.