Kugel, a traditional Jewish dish, is a versatile casserole that can be made with various ingredients and cooking methods. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet kugel, there's a recipe to suit your taste. From classic potato kugel to noodle kugel, vegetable kugel to sweet cheese kugel, this article has you covered. We'll explore different types of kugel, provide step-by-step instructions, and offer tips to make the perfect kugel for your next gathering or meal. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the best kugel recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
KUGEL
This is a wonderful side dish generally made for Jewish holidays. Your guests cannot guess the ingredient used for the topping. Very rich!
Provided by Ann
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and stir in 6 tablespoons sliced butter.
- In a medium bowl beat egg yolks with sugar and cream cheese; stir into noodles and add sour cream, cottage cheese and salt. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over noodle mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 206.8 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 419.7 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
LITHUANIAN KUGELIS
This is a Lithuanian dish that my family makes mainly during the holiday season. It goes great with ham or turkey. It is also served in many authentic European restaurants. This recipe is time consuming but well worth the work put into it. This is a 'stick to your ribs' dish and is in no way considered lo-cal or healthy. A dollop of sour cream on top of each piece is a great topping.
Provided by J Sell Sr/Jr
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a Dutch oven set over medium heat, cover, and cook until the bacon has softened and begun to release it's grease. Stir in the onion and cook until softened and translucent. Remove the cover, and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture caramelizes and turns a deep, golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in butter to melt.
- Stir shredded potatoes into the onion mixture, then stir in the evaporated milk and eggs until well combined. Pour into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until golden on top. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into 3x3-inch squares. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 148.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
KUGELI
This is a Lithuanian Ethnic dish. The main ingredient is potatoes. The recipe comes from my fathers grandmother and has been a family favorite for more than 75 years. Serve hot as a main dish with either sour cream or applesauce.
Provided by BOBCHASE
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Oil a 12x15 inch pan with olive oil.
- Place salt pork in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 chopped onion, and continue cooking until onion is tender and lightly browned; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine potatoes and remaining chopped onions. Fill the bowl of a food processor with the mixture, and 1 egg. Process until smooth, then transfer to a large bowl. Repeat until all has been processed. Season with pepper. Stir in the salt pork mixture. Blend in flour gradually to absorb some moisture, but err on the side of less flour.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking for 1 hour, or until top is evenly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 176.1 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 678.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
POTATO KUGEL
Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish often served at holidays. At Passover, a savory potato kugel is most common-a noodle kugel isn't allowed because pasta isn't kosher for Passover. This recipe hits all the traditional notes using schmaltz (chicken fat) to cook the onions and a dairy-free egg custard to hold the kugel all together. But instead of shredding all the potatoes I use frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, which are a great shortcut when you've got a whole dinner to make!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt the schmaltz (or heat the oil) in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs and transfer the onions to a large bowl; add the potatoes and chives. Gently stir the mixture together.
- Whisk the eggs and salt in a medium bowl. Pour evenly over the potato mixture and fold in to combine. Spread and press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake until the kugel is set and you see the sides become a deep golden brown through the glass baking dish, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle each portion with more chives.
NOODLE KUGEL
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10 by 13 by 2 1/4-inch baking dish.
- Drizzle some oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook the noodles for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender. Drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir in the ricotta and raisins. Add the drained noodles.
- Pour the noodle mixture into the baking dish. Place the filled dish in a larger pan and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the sides. Cover the entire assembly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 45 minutes, or until the custard is just set.
NOODLE KUGEL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Boil the noodles in salted water for about 4 minutes. Strain noodles from water. In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles with remaining ingredients and pour into a greased, approximately 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake until custard is set and top is golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes.
LITHUANIAN KUGELIS
Traditional Lithuanian potato dish served with sour cream, or applesauce. This is one of our eclectic families favorite holiday dishes. This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Pat
Provided by IndyRob
Categories European
Time 2h
Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a Dutch oven set over medium heat, cover, and cook until the bacon has softened and begun to release it's grease.
- Stir in the onion and cook until softened and translucent. Remove the cover, and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture caramelizes and turns a deep, golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in butter to melt.
- Stir shredded potatoes into the onion mixture, then stir in the evaporated milk and eggs until well combined. Pour into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until golden on top. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into 3x3-inch squares. Serve hot.
NOODLE KUGEL
I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen Williamsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, sour cream and cottage cheese until well blended. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Use a box grater to quickly and easily grate the potatoes. A food processor can also be used, but be careful not to over-process the potatoes, as this can make them gummy.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can use a food processor to grind the meat. Just be sure to use the coarse grinding blade.
- Don't overcook the kugel. It should be cooked until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Serve the kugel hot or warm. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
- Leftover kugel can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion:
Kugel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different variations available, there's sure to be a kugel recipe that everyone will love.
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