This easy Spinach Mushroom Kugel is a great way to get veggies on the table. Use my MSG-Free Healthy Homemade Onion Soup Mix.
Spinach Mushroom Kugel
Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1-pound package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 8-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 2 eggs separated whip the whites
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Pour into a 9-inch round baking dish and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Tip: Ingredients can also be placed in an uncooked, defrosted pie shell if desired. Bake as instructed.
Perhaps I am just not a chef enough to understand terminology, but when you say whip the whites… how whipped? Like peaks are forming?
Thank you for this recipe. I made it for Rosh Hashana and it was delicious. I made this crustless, used no-msg soup mix (Spicify brand from local kosher supermarket), and added a sauteed onions.
can I use arugula instead of spinach
Use this recipe http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipes/homemade-healthy-onion-soup-mix/
How would I substitute the onion soup mix?
Thanks! Shana tovah!
Hey Nancy – yes for sure!!!!!!! EnJOY!
Can I double this and bake in a 13x9x2 Pyrex?
Should freeze fine (not great, but fine). You have to note that the spinach can give off a lot of liquid so once you freeze and unfreeze and reheat it could come out a bit soggy/water logged. (How does that sound? LOL!)
I used chopped frozen – but whole should work well too!
For the spinach mushroom kugel did you use a 16oz. chopped frozen or whole spinach??
Hi! This sounds amazing! Does it freeze well?
hmmmm assuming you have the ability to bake at 350 degrees F just follow the directions but note that you may have to cook it longer as I find sometimes a toaster is not as powerful as an oven. Also if you have difficulty fitting a round baking dish try this in a rectangular baking dish or even (well greased) muffin tins.
YAY YAY YAY – I am thrilled. Thanks for letting us know.
I want to make this dairy and I only have a dairy toaster… any ideas of how to manage this?
I’ve started making these multiple times a month! So easy and delicious!
We are excited to have you! and here are 979 GLUTEN FREE RECIPES: http://www.joyofkosher.com/specialty/specialty-glutenfree/
glad you think so, it is!
Excited to join! I’m newly looking for gluten free, healthful and easy recipes.
this sounds wonderful for a winter night!
whip the whites then combine with all ingredients and yolks! sorry wasn’t clear.
cool sounds YUM!
I add chopped cornflakes and make it in the food processor.
I’m confused about the eggs. Do you whip the whites and then add them and the yolks? or are you just using the whites?
Not sure what you mean, do you usually get it in email?
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we know!! this homemade onion soup mix http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipe/homemade-healthy-onion-soup-mix/ is a great sub – I make the recipe time 5 or even more and store it in an airtight container in my spice cabinet.
I am obsessed with this idea!!!!
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I made this with fresh mushrooms a mix of wild ones, sauteed them with garlic first and then followed the recipe. I loved the idea of a vegetable filled kugel, but it was not a big hit. I liked it, but not enough to eat the leftovers and the rest of the family were not big fans.
I make these as muffins and freeze them for my kids to take out whenever they want a snack. They are delicious! I also grease my muffin tins with a spray of oil and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. The final product is delicious and crispy on the underside.
Thanks Tamar. I checked back in after I’d already put the thing in the oven, but I will be trying your onion soup mix. This is always an issue! So many good recipes call for it…
Yes, we got you covered with our homemade onion soup mix – http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipe/homemade-healthy-onion-soup-mix/
What about a substitute for soup powder? Dried onion, soy sauce, anything else?
Sabrina – there is soy mayo on the market which could work — otherwise you could try using 4 to 5 large eggs total, whip the whites and then combine all yolks, whites etc just like the recipe calls for, you may need some extra s&p to taste. I haven’t tried this but should work.
Hi Jeff — I am a little mushroom obsessed. I love everything from oyster to black truffles, shiitake to cremini and on and on and on. But honestly I do also like canned mushrooms, especially on pizza shop pizza. Kinda the same way I LOVE boxed mac n cheese — aint’ nothin like that powdered neon orange “cheese.” So you can go ahead and use your fave fresh mushrooms and saute them before adding to the kugel but some of us including my step-mom-in-law, who gave me this recipe – still use the canned here and there and do like them.
What can I use in lieu of the mayo?
Frozen spinach can be a convenience in a dish like this, but who still uses canned mushrooms when real mushrooms are in every super market, and even more flavorful ones are not hard to find?