Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds russet potatoes about 10 medium
- 2 whole yellow onions large
- 6 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole garlic cloves minced
- 4 scallions (green onions) minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh leaves, chopped
- 6 tablespoons potato starch or corn starch
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉, placing a 9×13 baking dish inside to heat up.
- Peel the potatoes and grate them into large shreds using a food processor or hand grater. Place the shreds in a large bowl and cover with cold water for 5-10 minutes.
- Peel and shred the yellow onions using the food processor or grater and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper until fluffy.
- Drain the potato shreds in a colander, pressing down to remove excess liquid or use a dishcloth to twist out the water.
- Combine the potatoes, seasoned eggs, grated onions, garlic, scallions, thyme, and potato starch in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands.
- Remove the preheated baking dish from the oven and pour in 3 tablespoons of olive oil, spreading it around the dish with a pastry brush.
- Evenly spread the potato mixture in the baking dish and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 60-70 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Last Step:
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Ensure the baking dish is hot before adding the mixture for a crispy bottom.
Potato kugel can be made in advance and reheated before serving for convenience.
Customize with herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg