Description
This easy Golden Crispy Bake potato kugel delivers a beautiful aroma, with a deeply golden-brown crust and a wonderfully fluffy interior, perfect as a hearty side dish or comforting main meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 3 large eggs
- 1 medium onion
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free option)
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil (plus 2–3 tablespoons for pan)
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 0.25 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Grate Potatoes & Onions: Use a food processor or box grater to finely grate the Russet potatoes and onion.
- Remove Excess Moisture: Place grated potatoes into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible; this is crucial for a crisp potato kugel.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add the squeezed potatoes, grated onion, flour, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a 9×13 inch baking dish and preheat it in the oven until the oil shimmers.
- Pour & Bake: Carefully transfer the potato mixture into the hot, oiled 9×13 inch dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 60-75 minutes until deeply golden and crispy (if the top browns too fast, tent with foil for 15 minutes).
- Rest & Serve: Remove from oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting period helps it set beautifully.
Notes
To speed up prep, use a food processor for grating. Combining all ingredients in one bowl minimizes cleanup. If the kugel browns too quickly, tent it with foil. For a healthier twist, reduce oil slightly or use a non-stick spray, and consider adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor. Yukon Golds can be used for a slightly creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: potato kugel, easy, crispy bake, side dish, comforting, family favorite, weeknight meal, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free