Discover the secret to the perfect potato kugel – a beloved Jewish side dish with a craveably browned top and fluffy interior. With well-squeezed potatoes, grated onion, eggs, oil and a bit of Bob’s Red Mill Kosher Potato Starch, this recipe promises profoundly crispy edges and steamy-soft insides. Preheat your cast iron skillet for optimal results. Whether paired with a hearty dinner roast or breakfast eggs, this dish is a guaranteed keeper.

Potato Kugel
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cool Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 232 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 lb. russet potatoes peeled
- 1/3 cup Bob's Red Mill Potato Starch
- 4 large eggs
- 5 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Optional
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 10-inch cast iron pan in oven while preheating.
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Use food processor or grater to grate potatoes into long strands. In large mixing bowl, place potatoes and fill bowl with cold water.
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Use food processor or grater to grate onion, reserving juice and pulp.
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Using mesh strainer, strain shredded potatoes and rinse with cold water. Press down on potatoes to squeeze out as much water as possible and place back into bowl. (Note: Add potatoes to clean cotton kitchen towel and wrap and squeeze to really get out all water.)
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Into bowl with potatoes, pour in grated onion with juice and pulp and toss until combined. Sprinkle potato starch over mixture and toss well. (Note: There should be no lumps of starch.)
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In medium bowl, mix together eggs, kosher salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoons oil. Pour egg mixture over potato and onion mixture, toss to combine well.
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Carefully remove cast iron pan from oven and add 1 tablespoon oil.
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Pour potato mixture into pan and evenly distribute. Drizzle on remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
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Bake 70–75 minutes, until browned on top. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Potato Kugel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 400mg17%
Potassium 592mg17%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 121IU2%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.