Among the most celebrated potato dishes of Jewish cuisine, potato kugel is a flavorful and hearty dish commonly served during holiday meals and special occasions. It is a casserole made with grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and various seasonings. Potato kugel can be prepared in many ways, varying in the choice of ingredients, cooking methods, and the addition of other vegetables, cheese, or meat. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting, this article will guide you through the process of creating a perfect potato kugel, "your way."
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POTATO KUGEL
Take a healthy hashbrown, plump it up with more potatoes and a few eggs, and slowly bake it for a couple hours and you'll get this potato kugel. Its crunchy top gives way to a super-soft, almost mashed-potato center, and the soft aroma of onion will fill your kitchen.
Provided by Francis Lam
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350, with a heavy 9-by-9-inch baking pan or 10-inch cast-iron skillet inside.
- Peel the potatoes, and place them in a bowl of water. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and pepper until well combined.
- Using a food processor fitted with the grating plate, grate the onion. Drain the potatoes, then grate them. Quickly add the potatoes and onions to the eggs, and add the oil, flour and baking powder. Mix well. (You can also grate by hand; if you do so, grate the potatoes directly into the eggs and oil, and stir them frequently to coat. This helps slow their browning while you keep grating.)
- Remove the pan from the oven, and slick it with oil. Carefully but quickly add the potato mixture, smoothing it out so that it is as even as possible. Bake for 2 hours, or until the kugel is creamy in the center and the whole top is a rich, crunchy brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRISPY POTATO KUGEL
At its core, kugel is a casserole. It comes in both savory and sweet varieties, often made with egg noodles and vaguely sweetened. This version, made with potatoes, is decidedly salty and savory, with onions in the mixture and chives to finish. It can best be described as something between a Spanish tortilla and a giant latke; the potatoes are shredded, not sliced, there are eggs but no flour, and it's got crispy edges and a creamy interior. Sounds dreamy, doesn't it? The most annoying parts of this kugel are also the most important: grating the potatoes (I use a box grater, but you can use a food processor with the shredding blade) and wringing out their moisture. For that, I use my hands and a colander or strainer to save a kitchen towel or a cheesecloth, but you can use those, if you like. Traditionally made in a casserole-style baking dish, this kugel starts off in a cast-iron skillet, but a stainless-steel skillet would do the job, and honestly so would a baking dish, just know you may be sacrificing that crunchy underside.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Using a box grater or the shredding attachment on the food processor, grate the potatoes and onion into a colander fitted inside a large bowl (or in the sink).
- Using your hands and working with a bit at a time, squeeze as much water from the potatoes and onions as humanly possible and transfer the dry potatoes to a large bowl (you can use that same bowl, just make sure it's drained and dry). For added insurance, you can also do this with cheesecloth or a porous kitchen towel, if you like.
- Add eggs and 6 tablespoons chicken fat to the potatoes, and season with salt and plenty of pepper, mixing well. Heat another 2 tablespoons fat in a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. (This recipe will work in a 9- or 10-inch skillet, but the kugel will be slightly taller in a 9-inch.) Delicately place the potato mixture into the skillet, taking care not to pack it in tightly. (You want to keep the kugel light and airy.)
- Cook the potatoes, rotating the skillet occasionally to promote even browning, until it's golden brown on the edges and up the sides, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Drizzle the top of the potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons fat and place in the oven. Bake until the top of the kugel is deeply golden brown, the edges are wispy and crispy, and the potatoes are completely and totally tender and cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with more pepper, chives and flaky sea salt. Slice and serve warm.
POTATO KUGEL
The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest is to switch back and forth when grating the potatoes and onion in your food processor or box grater. -Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper., In a food processor fitted with the grating attachment, alternately grate potatoes and onion. Add to egg mixture; toss to coat. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until warmed. Stir into potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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.
OLD FASHIONED POTATO KUGEL
I got this recipe from a British grandmother. It is hands-down the best potato kugel my family (and most of my guests) ever tasted. It's fabulous served hot with sour cream. It's also incredible put in a cholent overnight.
Provided by basg101
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Combine the potatoes and onions in a large bowl. Mix in the eggs, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 214.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
MASHED POTATO KUGEL
Kugel is a delicious potato side dish that can be served all of the time, but particularly for Shabbat and holidays.
Provided by Anonymus
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place leftover mashed potatoes in a bowl.
- Mix eggs, broth, and 2 tablespoons olive oil together until combined. Add to the mashed potatoes and mix to combine. Add grated potatoes and onion; mix thoroughly. Stir in matzo meal, salt, and pepper. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan and drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 257.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
THE BEST (AND EASY!) POTATO KUGEL
This is a recipe my mother took from the local newspaper years and years and years ago, and it's delicious. The recipe is by Donna Fleishman. Perfect for Passover, or any Jewish holiday, really.
Provided by TracyFL
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat over to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with the oil.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well before stirring in the rest of the ingredients in the order given.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour.
- Let set about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 463.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.6
POTATO KUGEL
Steps:
- Into a bowl grate 3 large potatoes, peeled, and squeeze them in 2 batches in a tea towel to remove the moisture. In another bowl combine the potatoes with 1 onion and 1 small carrot, both grated, and toss the mixture with 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In an 8-inch pie tin render 3 tablespoons chicken fat, add the potato mixture, and smooth it with a spatula. Bake the kugel in a preheated moderately hot oven (375°F.) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until it is golden. Serve the kugel cut into wedges.
BUBBY'S POTATO KUGEL
My father loved potato kugel, especially his late mothers. Fortunately his sister taught my mother the unique recipe and it has been a staple at every family get together and holiday celebration. There are never any leftovers and we still fight over who is going to get a corner piece. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
Provided by Jodi B.
Categories Potato
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Oil sides & corners of dark roaster; pour 1/4 inch oil in bottom of roaster and place in oven until smoking hot.
- While oil is heating in oven, mix together first five ingredients (potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, S&P).
- When oil is very hot, remove pan from oven and carefully pour all but 1 Tb oil into potato mixture.
- Combine well and pour mixture back into hot pan.
- Smooth out top.
- Bake in lower third of the oven for one hour then place on top third of oven for another hour, until crust is crispy and dark brown.
- Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes and cut into squares.
- Beware of fights for the corner pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 52.5, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3, Protein 9.5
Tips:
- For best results, use a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil that don't overpower the subtle flavor of the potatoes.
- Use russet potatoes for a more classic kugel, or Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Be sure to grate the potatoes finely, as this will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this will make the kugel tough.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to the batter, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- Bake the kugel until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the kugel cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This classic potato kugel recipe is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even a snack. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this kugel is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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