Make potato kugel for an impressive Passover side dish or any time the mood strikes.

Its crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, like a giant potato latke.

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My family makes potato kugela dish popular in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisineduring Passover.

Potato Kugel in a Casserole Dish Surrounded by a Small Saucer with Herbs, Another Small Saucer with Cracked Pepper, and a Kitchen Linen

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And you dont have to save it for Passovermake it anytime the mood strikes.

Whether you choose to peel your potatoes or not is your choice.

I often skip that step to save time and reduce my food waste.

Serving of Potato Kugel on a Pie Server, Moved from Casserole Dish to a Plate

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This prevents a gummy kugel.

What Is Potato Starch?

Potato starch is made from the naturally occurring starch in potatoes.

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Its a fine, powdered substance that is great for thickening and binding.

It isnotthe same as potato flour but does work similarly to cornstarch.

Find potato starch in the flour aisle of your grocery store, typically right beside the cornstarch.

Potato Kugel in a Casserole Dish Surrounded by a Small Saucer with Herbs, Another Small Saucer with Cracked Pepper, and a Kitchen Linen

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Its key in this recipe since it helps bind the kugel together without imparting any flavor.

Easy Variations

How to Make It Ahead

Potato kugel can be prepared in advance.

Reheat in a 350F oven until warmed through in the center and re-crisped.

Potatoes Grated in a Food Processor for Potato Kugel Recipe

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you could also freeze kugel.

Wrap in plastic wrap and then foil and store for up to 3 months.

Add the potatoes to a large bowl of ice water.

Grated Potatoes Soaking in a Bowl of Water for Kugel Recipe

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Let soak for 10 minutes.

Drain well and place in a clean kitchen towel.

Gather up the edges and squeeze out any excess water.

Casserole Dish with Olive Oil for Passover Kugel Recipe

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This step removes excess starch so that your kugel does not turn out gummy.

Add the potatoes to a large, dry bowl.

Meanwhile, peel and grate the onions using the food processor or box grater.

Onions Grated in a Food Processor for Potato Kugel Recipe for Passover

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Drain any excess liquid and add the onions to the potatoes.

Add the eggs, matzo meal, parsley, potato starch, salt, and pepper.

Use a spatula or large spoon to mix well until combined.

Potato Kugel Ingredients in a Bowl (Herbs, Grated Potatoes, Eggs, Matzo Meal, and Seasoning) for Passover Recipe

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Carefully transfer the potato mixture to the heated baking sheet and spread out into an even layer.

Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with salt.

Bake until deep golden brown and a knife pierces the kugel easily, 60 to 70 minutes.

Potato Kugel Ingredients Mixed Together Using a Wooden Spoon

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Top with additional chopped parsley.

Potato Kugel in a Casserole Dish (Uncooked)

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