Baked Potato Kugel with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A savory Passover side dish combining shredded potatoes and sweet caramelized onions baked to golden perfection. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, peeled and grated, large onions, thinly sliced, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup matzah meal
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 thinly sliced large onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until combined.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups peeled and grated russet potatoes, the caramelized onions, and 1/4 cup matzah meal to the egg mixture. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Step 6: Bake for 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and the kugel is set. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.