Basic Onion Kugel

This kugel is so easy to make — no sautéing onions, no separating eggs, just mix everything together. The result is a very flavorful side dish that everyone loves. They might think it has noodles— it’s hard to figure out what’s in it. You don’t have to tell!! Thanks Ditza for sharing.

45m 12
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Low Fat Parve Freezer-Friendly

Contains: Wheat, Egg, Gluten

Directions

Prepare the Kugel

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

  2. Mix all ingredients together well.

  3. Pour into a 7×11-inch (17 and 1/2×28 and 1/2-centimeter, approximately) pan lined with Gefen Parchment Paper

  4. Bake until brown, about 30–35 minutes. Serve hot!

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Tips:
You can serve this as a base for an entrée, i.e. you can serve sautéed livers with onions over the kugel. Onions and onions — what a great shidduch!!

Whenever warming up a kugel from the freezer for Shabbat or Yom Tov, it is always best to warm it up covered, on a lower temperature than usual. This prevents the kugel from getting watery/soggy. Once the kugel is defrosted, uncover it and put it in the oven on a regular temperature until the kugel looks ready to be served.

Notes:
1/2 cup oil may be substituted with 1/4 cup applesauce and 1/4 cup oil.
I used whole wheat flour. You might want to put a bit less if you use whole wheat flour; that’s the usual rule of thumb.

Variations:
I made the low-fat version (applesauce and oil) and it was creamy and delicious. Taste was not compromised at all. It’s not necessary to “stam” load up on fat.

Description:

Photography: Daniel Lailah

Styling: Michal Leibowitz

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13 Comments

Chaya •

Would this work with leeks in place of onion? Thanks!

Chana Fox Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Chaya

Hi Chaya,
From Brynie: "Honestly I never tried it. Might be delicious. You'd need ALOT of leeks!!!"

Hope this helps! Let us know how it comes out.

-Chana Tzirel from Kosher.com

L K •

Amazing recipe!! my whole family enjoyed! Thank you!

Toby Lew •

Fantastic recipe my family loves it

Chaya C •

Great flavor and really easy to make, but a tad too salty (I saw this mentioned in another review)

Marilyn Miller •

This was delicious.Easy to make as the recipe indicated but needed more baking time.
Definitely a keeper for Shabbat or Yom Yov.
Marilyn