Dreidel-Shaped Sweet Potato Kugel with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

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

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A sweet potato kugel baked until golden with warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, shaped into festive dreidels perfect for a Hanukkah table. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, large eggs, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, peeled and grated sweet potatoes
3 large eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a dreidel-shaped silicone mold or a 9-inch square baking dish with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs peeled and grated sweet potatoes with 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
Step 3: Stir in remaining 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared mold or baking dish, spreading evenly.
Step 5: Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes, then carefully unmold if using a silicone mold.
Step 7: Dust the top lightly with powdered sugar before serving warm as a festive Hanukkah dessert or side dish.