Potato Kugel
This comes from Byelorussia, a province in western Russia that had a large prewar Jewish population. Potato kugel is a rich, hearty savory pudding–almost a meal in itself.
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 3 onions chopped
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons fine matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in water to cover until they are cooked, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash them.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Melt the margarine in a skillet and saute the onions until they are transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the onions and fat over the potatoes and mix well.
- Mix in the spices. Put the mixture into the baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Calories: 222 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Sodium: 292 mg
Potassium: 757 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 318 IU
Vitamin C: 35 mg
Calcium: 67 mg
Iron: 2 mg