Inspired by the flavors of potato-leek soup, this kugel is creamy on the inside, crackly on the outside, and completely irresistible.
Provided by Leah Koenig
Categories Egg Potato Passover Kid-Friendly Leek Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cut 4 potatoes into 1" chunks and place in a medium pot. Cover with cold water by 1". Season water generously with salt, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl, and mash with a potato masher; set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add leeks, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more. Remove pan from heat and let cool slightly.
- Grease bottom and sides of an 8x8" baking pan with 2 Tbsp. oil. Place pan in oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate 3 potatoes and onion using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor fit with a shredding blade. Wrap potatoes and onion in a clean dishtowel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as you can; add to the bowl with the mashed potatoes. Stir in sautéed leeks and garlic, eggs, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; mix until well combined.
- Thinly slice remaining 2 potatoes and toss with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. thyme, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Carefully remove preheated pan from oven and transfer potato-onion mixture to the pan (it should sizzle when it hits the hot oil). Smooth top with a spatula. Layer potato slices over the top in a shingled fashion. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 60-75 minutes. Heat broiler; broil kugel until crispy crust forms, 1-2 minutes, watching carefully so it does not burn. Let cool briefly, then cut into squares to serve.
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Nihal Sadaruwan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Sarah Norman
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The only change I made was to add some chopped carrots. It was a great addition.
cool Stickman
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Dikeledi Lebudi
[email protected]This was my first time making kugel and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The potatoes were crispy and the leeks were tender. I will definitely be making this again.
David Pohocsucut
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Reico Cartwright
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The only change I made was to add some chopped carrots. It was a great addition.
Laxmi Shah
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Harry Mary
[email protected]This was my first time making kugel and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The potatoes were crispy and the leeks were tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Mawlie Dennis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Azubuogu Ifunanya
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The only change I made was to add some chopped carrots. It was a great addition.
Md Arslan
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Jordan McAbee
[email protected]This was my first time making kugel and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The potatoes were crispy and the leeks were tender. I will definitely be making this again.
The infinite eye of the cosmos
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Tanver Rahman
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The only change I made was to add some chopped carrots. It was a great addition.
Emmanuel Lubula
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Jiyaru Miah
[email protected]This was my first time making kugel and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The potatoes were crispy and the leeks were tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Tony CoRRisioN
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Shaimaa Khattab
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The potatoes were crispy and the leeks were tender. The flavor was perfect.