Kugel

A kugel is a traditional Jewish dish that is typically made with egg noodles or potatoes. There are many different variations of kugel, but the most common include: lokshen (egg noodle) kugel, potato kugel, and sweet kugel.

Lokshen kugel is the oldest and most traditional type of kugel. It is made with egg noodles, butter, and cottage cheese. The earliest known recipe for lokshen kugel dates back to the 16th century.

Potato kugel was created in the 19th century as a way to use up leftover potatoes. It is made with grated potatoes, onion, egg, and matzo meal. Potato kugel is typically served savory, but there are also sweet versions that include raisins or other dried fruits.

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Recipes

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Exciting Noodle Kugel

  • butter grease
  • tabasco sauce
  • pepper
  • worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • garlic
  • cottage cheese
  • sour cream
  • onion
  • chive
  • parmesan cheese
  • egg noodle
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Potato Kugel

  • salt
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • black pepper
  • russet potato
  • egg
  • vegetable oil
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Broccoli Kugel

  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • broccoli
  • wheat flour
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • egg
  • cooking spray
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Mushroom Matzo Kugel

  • KUGEL
  • salt
  • crème fraîche
  • heavy cream
  • matzo
  • swiss chard
  • onion
  • shiitake mushroom
  • egg
  • maitake mushroom
  • butter
  • STOCK
  • black peppercorn
  • porcini mushroom
  • salt
  • onion
  • mushroom
  • parsley
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Instant Pot Kugel

  • sour cream
  • nutmeg
  • butter
  • cereal
  • raisin
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • salt
  • egg
  • cream cheese
  • cottage cheese
  • egg noodle
  • cinnamon sugar
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Brisket and Potato Kugel

  • salt
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • chile flake
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • light brown sugar
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • beef brisket
  • onion
  • russet potato
  • egg
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Sweet Noodle Kugel

  • salt
  • sugar
  • egg noodle
  • cottage cheese
  • sour cream
  • cornflakes cereal
  • butter
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
egg
onion
butter
egg noodle
cottage cheese
sugar
sour cream
olive oil
raisin
cinnamon
black pepper
vanilla extract
nutmeg
garlic
water
pepper
vegetable oil
apple
chive
russet potato
all purpose flour
milk
potato starch
shallot
oil
chicken
baking powder
agave nectar
sweet potato
millet
carrot
quinoa
potato
lemon zest
cinnamon sugar
cream cheese
cornflakes cereal
zucchini
matzo meal
pecan
heavy cream
swiss chard
parsley
egg yolk
idaho potato
butter grease
tabasco sauce
worcestershire sauce
parmesan cheese
lime juice
cabbage
dill
yogurt
brown sugar
rum
flat egg noodle
caraway seed
cornflake
cauliflower
cumin seed
ricotta cheese
tart cherry
zest
garlic powder
broccoli
wheat flour
mayonnaise
cooking spray
apricot
passover noodle
vanilla
spinach
noodle
lemon juice
loaf bread
prune
bosc pear
pareve margarine
parsnip
celery
walnut
butternut squash
maple syrup
coconut oil
honey
crème fraîche
black peppercorn
matzo
porcini mushroom
shiitake mushroom
mushroom
maitake mushroom
vanilla bean
milk cottage cheese
corn flake
sour cherry
basil
mint
matzo cracker
dill frond
cereal
canola oil
chile flake
tomato paste
light brown sugar
chicken stock
beef brisket

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 53%
  • salt 49%

Common Ingredients

  • onion 29%
  • butter 24%

Usual Ingredients

  • egg noodle 20%
  • sugar 20%
  • cottage cheese 18%
  • cinnamon 16%
  • raisin 16%
  • olive oil 14%
  • sour cream 14%
  • vanilla extract 14%
  • black pepper 12%
  • nutmeg 12%
  • pepper 10%
  • water 10%