Enjoy the taste of nostalgia with this classic recipe for old-fashioned potato kugel. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it as a side dish or main course, and savor the crispy edges and soft, creamy center of each slice. This recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare, including cooking time.
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
- Grate the potatoes using a box grater or a food processor fitted with the grating attachment. Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl of cold water to prevent them from browning.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drain the grated potatoes and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a kitchen towel or a cheesecloth.
- Add the grated potatoes and chopped onion to the bowl with the egg mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Pour the vegetable oil into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom and sides.
- Transfer the potato mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly and pressing it down gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the kugel is golden brown and crispy on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the old-fashioned potato kugel hot, garnished with fresh parsley or sour cream if desired.
