Baba Billie’s Potato Kugel
Published January 1, 2016
Yield: 10-12 servings
Ingredients:
8 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 medium-large onions, coarsely shredded
5 large eggs
1/4 cup matzah meal
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Paprika for sprinkling
Thick sea salt
1/3 cup olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. When oven is preheated, add 1/3 cup olive oil to a 9-by-13 Pyrex dish and put into the oven to heat.
Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add shredded potato, onion, matzah meal, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix until combined.
When oil has been heating about 10 minutes, remove from oven. Add a small spoonful of the potato mixture and if it starts sizzling, it is hot enough. If not, put it back in the oven for a few minutes.
When oil is ready, add the entire potato mixture and spread in a even layer using an offset spatula or large spoon.
Sprinkle sweet or hot paprika on top and a sprinkle of thick sea salt.
Bake for 40-50 minutes until crispy around the edges and golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.