Apple Kugel I

Description
"Kugel" is a noodle dish that adapts very well to apples. If making for the lunchbox, prepare the day before and refrigerate. Cut into serving-size squares.
 * Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 4 cups uncooked egg noodles
 * 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
 * ½ cup brown sugar
 * 1 pound low-fat cottage cheese
 * 1 egg
 * 2 egg whites
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 2 Rome Beauty apples

Directions

 * 1) Cook egg noodles according to package directions until just tender; drain.
 * 2) Meanwhile, in large bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until well blended.
 * 3) Add cottage cheese, egg, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, beating until combined.
 * 4) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 5) Lightly grease 8-or 9-inch square pan.
 * 6) Core, quarter and thinly slice apples; stir apple slices and cooked noodles into cheese mixture.
 * 7) Spread mixture in pan; bake 45 minutes or until kugel is golden and firm.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Carbohydrate: 57g | Fiber: 4g | Sodium: 458mg | Cholesterol: 103mg | Calories: 429