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 Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, large eggs, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
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 unsalted butter, melted
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.