Potato Kugel
Russet potatoes, onions and eggs come together in this vegetarian — 55 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 200 C (400 F) and place a 9 by 13 inch baking dish inside with 2 tablespoons of the schmaltz or oil so it heats while you work.
- Peel the potatoes and onions, then grate them coarsely, alternating between the two so the onion juice keeps the potato from browning. Squeeze out and discard the excess liquid by hand or in a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the flour, salt, pepper and sugar until smooth, then fold in the grated potato and onion along with the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted schmaltz or oil.
- Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and swirl the fat to coat, then pour in the potato mixture and spread it level.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the top is deep golden brown and crisp and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the kugel rest for 10 minutes so it sets, then cut into squares and serve warm.
You'll use: Oven · Large pot · Baking dish
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Tips & common questions
How long does Potato Kugel take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Potato Kugel vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Potato Kugel is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Potato kugel.jpg by Rebecca Siegel, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.