Description
Potato kugel brings classic Jewish comfort straight from Ina Garten’s kitchen, celebrating crispy potato perfection with golden-brown edges and rich, hearty flavor. Warm family memories mingle with traditional Ashkenazi culinary magic, inviting you to savor each delectable, rustic bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 small onions, finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat) or olive oil
- Nonstick cooking spray
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 bunch chives, chopped (¼ cup), plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-centimeter) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat schmaltz or olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions, fresh thyme sprigs, and ground black pepper. Sauté the onions until they become translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs.
- Transfer the caramelized onions to a spacious mixing bowl. Incorporate thawed hash brown potatoes and finely chopped chives, gently folding the ingredients to distribute evenly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously whisk whole eggs with kosher salt until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture over the potato and onion blend, using a spatula to gently fold and integrate all ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Spread the potato-egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer with smooth surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is completely set.
Notes
- Capture the essence of Jewish culinary tradition with this crispy potato kugel that turns simple ingredients into a golden delight.
- Opt for hash brown potatoes as a time-saving hack that preserves the authentic, homemade texture of this classic dish.
- Elevate the flavor profile by choosing between schmaltz or olive oil, which infuses the kugel with rich, traditional depth.
- Sprinkle fresh chives and a touch of thyme to add brightness and subtle herbal complexity to the potato base.
- Ensure perfect seasoning with kosher salt, which brings out the natural earthy notes of the potatoes.
- Master the baking technique that creates an irresistibly crispy exterior while keeping the interior creamy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 325 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg