Description
Potato Kugel is a classic Jewish comfort food that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and seasonings, it’s baked to golden perfection. This dish is the perfect side for a festive meal or a cozy dinner, offering the ideal balance of savory flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup matzo meal (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a little oil.
- Prepare the potatoes: After grating the potatoes, place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This helps the kugel become crispy when baked.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, beaten eggs, vegetable oil, matzo meal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer to the baking dish: Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Press down gently to compact the mixture.
- Bake the kugel: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the kugel from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley and paprika (if using) before serving. Let it cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have matzo meal, you can substitute with breadcrumbs or flour, though the texture may be slightly different.
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of vegetable oil and skip the optional dairy-based toppings.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Feel free to add grated carrots or zucchini for extra flavor and texture variation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg