savory spinach carrot mushroom kugel

Name: Savory Spinach Carrot Mushroom Kugel or Appetizer
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - onions, chopped; 1 pound(s) mushroom, washed and coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) oil, olive preferrably; 40 ounce(s) spinach, frozen chopped, defrosted and squeezed/drained well; 8 - carrots, peeled and grated; 8 - eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste; 1 1/4 tablespoon(s) dry chicken soup mix; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper, or to taste; 1 cup(s) cracker or matzo meal

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Helaine Norman

Sunrise, FL

Updated on Jul 14, 2023

This is my version of a savory kugel side dish I tweaked over the years. If I added enough of the crumbs, I knew the texture would make these perfect as an appetizer too. Just add enough crumbs to form balls, bake them on a cookie sheet, or stuff them into slightly sauteed mushrooms, and bake until sightly browned. They always get eaten within the first 10 minutes of guests' arrival. You can make more or less depending on the size of the balls and the number of mushrooms.

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A slice of Savory Spinach Carrot Mushroom Kugel on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This savory kugel may not be traditional, but it's packed with veggies and tasty. Mushrooms add a meaty texture to the side dish. Spinach and carrots add a fresh touch. We baked this in a 9x13 dish. This would be a great appetizer option, too, as Helaine suggests.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 12 + as side or as many as 20 as appetizer

Ingredients

2 - onions, chopped
1 pound mushroom, washed and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons oil, olive preferrably
40 ounces spinach, frozen chopped, defrosted and squeezed/drained well
8 - carrots, peeled and grated
8 - eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 1/4 tablespoons dry chicken soup mix
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, or to taste
1 cup cracker or matzo meal

How To Make savory spinach carrot mushroom kugel

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Grease or spray with Pam baking pan (suitable for cutting kugel into squares when done).
Step 3

Saute onions and mushrooms in a skillet.
Step 4

Pour mushrooms into a very large bowl. Add all other ingredients mixing well after each.
Step 5

Spread mixture into pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Can be frozen or made days ahead, kept in the fridge, and reheated. Can add more bread crumbs/enough to form into balls and either bake or stuff into lightly sauteed mushrooms for a delicious, savory appetizers.
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