Perfect Potato Kugel — Candidly Delicious | Family-tested Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Which blade for potato kugel? ›

You can use the Kugel blade for both, the onions and the potatoes, if you don't mind sneaky onion bits and you do mind washing dishes. And if you don't have the Kugel blade, you should get one. But in the meantime you can use a shredder blade. The texture will be different but your kugel will still be delicious.

Potato kugel can be prepared in advance. Once cooked and cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Potato kugel keeps well in the refrigerator for four to five days, as long as it's covered. You can eat a cold slice right out of the fridge, or reheat it in a 350 F oven, uncovered so the top can crisp, until hot. Kugel will also freeze well.

Matzoh meal often is added to Passover kugels, but here potato starch is used, which makes it lighter and crispier, and keeps it gluten-free. Leftover kugel makes a great breakfast or lunch, accompanied by a simple green salad. Leftover kugel can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days. It does not freeze well.

The s-blade, also known as the Sabatier blade, is a metal multipurpose blade that chops, mixes and purees your ingredients. To use, fit the blade over the shaft in the center of the work bowl, then rotate the blade until it rests at the bottom of the work bowl.

Once it's baked, a kugel needs to cool, otherwise it will fall apart when slicing. Give it at least an hour to cool and set up, then slice and serve it warm or at room temperature.

Kugel reheats exceptionally well in a warm oven. It keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, and much longer (months, even) in the freezer. I like to defrost it in the fridge before rewarming it in an oven. * Cornstarch works too.

If you are preparing potatoes ahead of time for cooking pop them into a bowl of water once they are peeled. If the potatoes are destined for the baking dish, toss them in a little olive oil. These two strategies keep the air from the potatoes and stop them going brown.

The best side dishes to serve with kugel are Jewish brisket, cholent, shakshuka, Caesar salad, chicken soup, gefilte fish, zucchini fritters, applesauce, cucumber salad, pickled beets, tzatziki sauce, potato latkes, roast vegetables, matzo ball soup, coleslaw.

A standard 5-pound bag of potatoes can contain anywhere from 10 to 15 medium-sized potatoes, while a smaller 2-pound bag might contain 5 to 7 potatoes.

Can you eat kugel cold? ›

Do You Eat Noodle Kugel Hot or Cold? While noodle kugel should be removed from the oven and cooled for at least 30 minutes after baking, it can be eaten at any temperature. Eaten warm, when just set, noodle kugel's texture is more akin to a baked mac and cheese (the extra-crunchy noodles on top might be the best part.)

A: NO! This is the wrong way to do it and is not food safe. Cooked starch foods like potatoes can grow germs if not kept either refrigerated and cold or hot over 140º F.

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A mandoline slicer is designed for precision, allowing you to cut potatoes into thin, even slices. This is ideal for dishes like potato gratin or homemade chips. Remember, no matter which tool you use, always prioritize safety.