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classic potato kugel
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Classic Potato Kugel Recipe

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Prepare to fall in love with this classic Ashkenazi holiday and Shabbat dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 2 medium-large onions, coarsely shredded
  • 5 large eggs
  • ¾ cup matzah meal
  • ½ Tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • paprika for sprinkling
  • thick sea salt
  • cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. When oven is preheated, add ⅓ cup olive oil to a 9×13 Pyrex dish and put into the oven to heat up.
  3. Whisk eggs together in a large bowl.
  4. Add shredded potato, onion, matzah meal, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix until combined.
  5. When oil has been heating about 10 minutes, remove from oven.
  6. Add a small spoonful of the potato mixture and if it starts sizzling, it is hot enough. If not, put it back in the oven for a few minutes.
  7. When oil is ready, add the entire potato mixture and spread in a even layer using an offset spatula or large spoon.
  8. Sprinkle sweet or hot paprika on top and a sprinkle of thick sea salt.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes until crispy around the edges and golden brown on top.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm or room temperature.
  • Author: Shannon Sarna
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Askenazi
  • Diet: Vegetarian