Baked Matzah Kugel with Caramelized Onions and Apples

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A traditional Passover kugel combining crispy baked matzah pieces with sweet caramelized onions and tart apples for a savory-sweet side. This Jewish-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 75 minutes, pairs matzah sheets, yellow onions, granny smith apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 Jewish cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 2 cups whole milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 broken matzah sheets (about 2-inch pieces), 1 large peeled and diced granny smith apple, and the caramelized onions to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine and let soak for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the kugel is set and the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
  6. Step 6: Let cool 10 minutes before serving warm as a festive Passover side dish.

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