Jerusalem Sweet-Hot Noodle Casserole/ Yerushalmi Kugel

Ingredients

• 12 ounces short extra-fine noodles (can also break uncooked vermicelli)
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook and drain noodles except for about 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and set aside.

2. 2

   Boil the white sugar and oil. When the oil begins to separate and turn a deep brown and mushroom up a bit add the noodles stirring constantly. Make sure all the noodles turn brown.

3. 3

   Mix in eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt and pepper again stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Pour noodle mixture into baking pan and bake at 375 for about an hour or until the top is slightly crispy.

5. 5

   Serve warm.