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    Published: Aug 20, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Cast Iron Baked Potato Kugel

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    potato kugel garnished with scallion garnish in a cast iron skillet

    Potato Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish of grated potatoes and onion. It's essentially a savory casserole of grated or sliced vegetables, or a sweet dessert of spiced dried fruit & noodles.

    This cast iron baked potato kugel is super easy to prepare and a delight as a potato side dish. Simple, yet delicious, potato dish can be made ahead of time and is perfect for any occasion!

    lodge cast iron skillet with grated potato kugel garnished with scallions on a white background

    Why You Will Love This Potato Kugel

    Potato Kugel is simple to make and can be tailored to ingredients you have on hand. You can add in different types of herbs, complementary minced vegetables, or spices to fit your taste. It's a great (no pun intended!) way to use up vegetables sitting in your bin.

    Often a Passover and Hanukkah favorite, Potato Kugel will be a hit with guests year round!

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    • Why You Will Love This Potato Kugel
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make a Traditional Potato Kugel
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Top Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Ingredients

    • Russet potatoes
    • onion
    • salt
    • pepper
    • oil
    • eggs
    • chives or scallions

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make a Traditional Potato Kugel

    This traditional Jewish dish is easy to make, and it's sure to please everyone at your table. This potato kugel recipe has a step by step photo tutorial below.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 1. Grate and squeeze potatoes

    Start with potatoes that cook up mealy and dryer textured, like Russets.

    silver bowl with white towel full of grated potatoes squeezed tight and a green napkin on a white background

    Grate the potatoes. Use a large dishtowel to squeeze out the excess water into a bowl. Grate the onions next and mix with the potatoes.

    clear glass bowl full of grated potatoes with green napkin on a white background

    Let the white starch settle at the bottom of the bowl, drain off the water part. Add the starch to the grated potatoes.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post

    Step 2. Mix together & Bake the kugel

    Baking in a cast iron skillet will ensure a nice crispy potato kugel.

    clear glass bowl with beaten eggs and black whisk with wood handle and green napkin on a white background

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, salt, and pepper. Whisk until frothy. Mix the grated potatoes & egg mixture.

    lodge cast iron two handled skillet with raw grated potato kugel mixture with green napkin and black pot holder

    Pour into a greased baking dish or the cast iron baker. Bake for the time specified in the recipe card, or until crispy and golden brown.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    Garnish with your favorite herbs. I used snipped chives, but green scallions or parsley would have been just as delicious! Serve while hot, but Potato Kugel reheats easily.

    This is a classic Holiday dish often served with Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken, Lime Marinated Flat Iron Steak, or Sous Vide Ribeye Steak. You can also garnish with sour cream or applesauce!

    lodge cast iron skillet with grated potato kugel garnished with scallions on a white background and a green napkin and black pot holder

    Substitutions

    You are not limited to white potatoes! A Kugel can be made with grated sweet potatoes, parsnips, butternut squash, and even grated & squeezed zucchini. Try adding grated carrots with the potato kugel for a nice pop of color!

    Variations

    Kugels can be made with vegetables such as potatoes, but are also popular with noodles. A savory kugel will have herbs and vegetables, while a sweet kugel will have dried fruits, honey, and sweet spices added.

    The variations for kugels are simply endless though. Raisins, cinnamon, and egg noodles baked with some honey become a dessert!

    Equipment

    • Lodge Cast Iron baker or skillet

    Any casserole dish is perfect for baking this potato kugel. I love the cast iron Lodge baker though, as it lends a nice crispy crust to my potato kugel!

    Top Tips

    • Use Russet Potatoes as they bake up best.
    • Add herbs or other vegetables to the mixture to add color or interest.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does squeezing the water out of the potatoes do?

    That removes the excess water and lets this casserole bake up lighter, faster, and more evenly.

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    Cast Iron Baked Potato Kugel

    What is Potato Kugel? A Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish that is essentially a (savory or sweet) casserole. It can be made with lots of different ingredients, but the most common version is a grated potato kugel.
    This simple, yet delicious, potato dish can be made ahead of time and is perfect for any occasion!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time55 mins
    resting time5 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Jewish
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • 1 Loge cast iron baker

    Ingredients

    • 4 lbs russet potatoes
    • 1 large onion
    • 1 tablespoon salt (for pulling out moisture during squeezing)
    • 1 teaspoon salt (for cooking)
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 6 eggs
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon chives (or any herb of choice)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place the cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat also.
    • Peel & rinse the potatoes. Trim the onion into chunks. Using a food processor, grate the potatoes and the onion. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon salt.
      4 lbs russet potatoes, 1 large onion, 1 tablespoon salt (for pulling out moisture during squeezing)
    • Put ⅓ of the potato mixture into the center of a large dishtowel. Bring the ends of the towel together and twist the ball of potato mixture tight so that the water drips out into another bowl. Empty the squeezed potato mixture into a mixing bowl. Repeat until all the potato mixture is squeezed.
    • It the bowl of potato liquid, the white starch will settle to the bottom. Drain off the clear liquid, and save the starchy portion to add back to the bowl of squeezed, grated potatoes.
    • Whisk together the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground pepper. Pour into bowl of squeezed, grated potato mixture. Stir to blend.
      1 teaspoon salt (for cooking), 6 eggs, ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Remove the cast iron baker from the hot oven. Add olive oil to grease the inside of cast iron baker. Add the potato and egg mixture. Place in oven to bake for 55 minutes. Top should be crispy and center will be tender. Garnish with chopped chives or green scallions, and serve while hot with sour cream or applesauce.
      3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon chives

    Notes

    • Use Russet Potatoes as they bake up best.
    • Add herbs or other vegetables to the mixture to add color or interest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
    Keyword : crispy potato kugel, kugel recipe, passover potato kugel, potato kugel, potatoe kugel recipe

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