Potato kugel is a delicious Jewish dish that can be made using latke mix as a shortcut. Here’s how to make potato kugel from latke mix:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of latke mix (about 6-8 ounces)
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 large eggs
- 14 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 12 teaspoon black pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
- Cooking spray or extra oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Potatoes and Onion:
- Peel the potatoes and the onion.
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. You can also do this by hand with a fine grater.
- Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a soggy kugel.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the latke mix, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper (if using).
- Mix everything together until well combined. The latke mix contains seasoning, so you may not need as much additional salt or pepper, so taste and adjust as necessary.
- Grease the Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9×13-inch (or similar size) baking dish with cooking spray or a little extra oil.
- Transfer the Mixture to the Baking Dish:
- Pour the potato and latke mix mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes or until the kugel is golden brown and the center is set. The exact baking time may vary, so keep an eye on it. You can also use a toothpick or knife to check if the center is cooked through; it should come out clean.
- Serve:
- Once the kugel is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your potato kugel as a side dish for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It’s delicious on its own or with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce.
This potato kugel made from latke mix is a convenient and tasty way to enjoy this classic Jewish dish without all the effort of making it entirely from scratch.