We made potato kugel without the eggs and it was still a huge hit. Using a cast iron skillet ensures crisp even cooking, but you can follow the same instructions with a casserole dish. Just make sure the oil in the pan is hot before adding the potato mixture.
Vegan Cast Iron Potato Kugel
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 pounds about 5 large russet potatoes
- 1 large or 2 small yellow onions
- ⅓ cup potato starch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and, as you peel potatoes, place in cold water to prevent browning.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise into halves or quarters so they fit into food processor feed tube. Process potatoes and onions using the blade that creates thin, shoestring-like strips.
- Place ¼ cup evoo in a cast iron pan and either heat in the oven or over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Transfer potatoes and onions to a large bowl, add potato starch, salt and pepper, mix well. Remove any large pieces of potatoes or onions that weren’t processed properly.
- Remove hot pan from the oven and carefully pour potato mixture into the pan. Drizzle with remaining ¼ evoo.
- Bake at 425°F for 1 hour. If the edges are still pale, cook for 20 minutes longer until the top looks crunchy and sides look golden and browned. Loosen edges with a knife and serve straight from the pan.
I’m not sure they would hold up as well without eggs in muffin tins to be able to pop out easily.
Can these be made as individual kugel cups in a muffin tin?
Can you use a blender if you don’t have a food processor?
I don’t think a blender would be good, but you can grate them by hand with a box grater.
Yes, glass would probably be better and I would say a 9-inch round would be best
It should work in an aluminium disposable, the size of the pan can vary it will just mean thicker or thinner pieces.
Is a glass casserole a better bet and if so what size please? PS thx for responding so quickly as I’m making it right now. Really appreciate it!
Would this work in those aluminium disposable tins or if not, how large a casserole dish please?
these must be tiny servings to get 12 out of so few potatoes.Good point, it might be more accurate to say 6 servings I will update that