potato kugel - my way

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Apr 2, 2014

My family loves when I make these Jewish potatoes...the seltzer makes the potatoes fluffier than without using...I always add it...love the creamy onion flavor...you can use whatever potato you wish...I usually always use Yukon Golds...Your house will smell amazing as this bakes... Enjoy!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 - 3/4 cups canola oil
  • 5 pounds potatoes, grated and drained - i used yukon golds
  • 1 large onion, grated - i actually used 2...if you like a lot onion flavor...add more than one
  • 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 7 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/2 cup seltzer water

How To Make potato kugel - my way

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Pour oil in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place in oven for 10 minutes while mixing other ingredients to pre heat. Grate potatoes and place in cold water, while grating onions.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, beat eggs...add all remaining ingredients. Stir to well combine...I use my hands.
  • Step 3
    Pour into heated oil. Spread evenly. I sprinkle with some dried parsley, just for some color.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 1 hour & 30 to 45 minutes, until the top is brown and crispy.

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #potato
Keyword: #Kugel
Keyword: #crispy
Keyword: #Jewish
Keyword: #side
Method: Bake
Culture: Jewish
Ingredient: Potatoes

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