Mirj's Potato Kugel
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Mirj's Potato Kugel—a traditional Jewish dish that's crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory. Made from simple ingredients like grated Russet potatoes, sweet yellow onion, and eggs, this kugel is elevated with a touch of baking powder for lightness and seasoned with pantry staples like salt and black pepper. The secret to its signature crispy edges lies in squeezing out every bit of moisture from the potatoes and baking it to perfection in a hot oven. Whether served as a cozy side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course, this potato kugel is a nostalgic crowd-pleaser perfect for holidays, family dinners, or anytime you crave hearty, home-cooked flavors. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 6 large Russet potatoes
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0 as needed Cooking spray or oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray or oil.
Step 2
Peel the potatoes and the onion. Grate them using a food processor or hand grater. If using a food processor, use the fine grating blade for best results.
Step 3
Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is important to achieve a crispy kugel.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Add the squeezed potato and onion mixture, vegetable oil, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to smooth the surface.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and allow the kugel to cool slightly before slicing into squares or wedges.
Step 8
Serve warm as a side dish or main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2251.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2662.7 |
| Total Fat 71.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4529.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 436.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.0g | |
| Protein 82.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164IU | 0% |
| Calcium 423.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 10624.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories