Best Potato And Smoked Salmon Kugel Recipes
EASY SMOKED SALMON AND CREAMY POTATO BAKE
Ok ... I love smoked salmon, I love potatoes, and I love lots of flavors ... but who doesn't? Now my shortcuts. I wanted to make this dish but I was really short on time one night. Kitchen space was limited when I first came up with this due to kitchen renovations, so my compromise was pre-sliced potatoes. I know, absolutely ... slice your own, and I do when the time permits. But I had about 2 hours before 8 guests came over for dinner and had everything else to cook so I cheated. You could easily use some fresh russett potatoes peeled and sliced and it would be even better. But I used deli sliced bagged potatoes and they worked just fine (I used simply potatoes, but there are many brands out there, found right by the eggs, bacon usually). Smoked salmon again, right in your seafood aisle (already sliced) and the rest is easy. A few veggies and some eggs and cream and just bake and enjoy the rewards. This is a rich dish and very versatile. Served for breakfast or brunch with roasted asparagus and fruit parfaits, or dinner with grilled fish or lamb chops would be great with roasted green beans, asparagus and tomato slices. Fresh flavors but rich tastes. Even roasted chicken would make a nice addition to this dish, but I love the fish or lamb as I think it really compliments the flavors. Either way, give it a try it is a great unique dish and is worthy of company.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 Individual servings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Vegetables -- Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to a saute pan on medium heat and saute the onions and fennel until soft. About 5 minutes. Remove and set to the side.
- Casserole -- Lightly spray a 9x13" casserole dish with Pam, and then add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Add 5 tablespoons of the bread crumbs to the bottom of the casserole dish and press down to make a light crust on the bottom. Just spread out without pressing too much.
- Layer 1: Add 1/3 of the potatoes on the bottom of the casserole dish overlapping them like shingles. Then season with a little salt and pepper. Top with 1/2 of the salmon slices and 1 teaspoon of the chopped dill. Then add 1/2 of the fennel onion mix, and 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs.
- Layer Two: Once again, the second 1/3 of the potatoes, like a shingle pattern again, salt, pepper and then the rest of the salmon, dill and the remaining onion fennel mix. Again top with 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs.
- Layer Three: Top with the remaining potatoes, salt and pepper.
- Egg and Cream Base -- In a bowl, mix the eggs with the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and whisk to combine well. Pour the mixture over the casserole and cover with foil.
- Bake -- Middle rack at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining bread crumbs that you mixed with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Arrange the lemon slices over the top and reduce to oven to 375 and bake another 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown. It may take a bit less time depending on your pan and the type of potatoes as well as your oven. Just check. Poke a knife in the potatoes and they should be tender and the top should be golden brown and bubbly. One dish took 45 total and another 60 minutes. So, just check, that is the best way to make sure it is all done. Also the eggs with the cream will make a custard like so the eggs need to be set as well.
- Serving -- LET SET. At least 10 minutes covered with foil. Don't try to remove before then. The eggs need to set up.
- This is amazing with grilled fish for dinner or grilled lamb chops. but also serve this with fresh fruit and maybe some sausage for a breakfast dish. I have even served this with grilled asparagus on the side and some grilled scallops for a lite dinner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.5, Fat 63.6, SaturatedFat 36.4, Cholesterol 419.1, Sodium 2236.2, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 28.9
POTATO KUGEL
Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish often served at holidays. At Passover, a savory potato kugel is most common-a noodle kugel isn't allowed because pasta isn't kosher for Passover. This recipe hits all the traditional notes using schmaltz (chicken fat) to cook the onions and a dairy-free egg custard to hold the kugel all together. But instead of shredding all the potatoes I use frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, which are a great shortcut when you've got a whole dinner to make!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt the schmaltz (or heat the oil) in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs and transfer the onions to a large bowl; add the potatoes and chives. Gently stir the mixture together.
- Whisk the eggs and salt in a medium bowl. Pour evenly over the potato mixture and fold in to combine. Spread and press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake until the kugel is set and you see the sides become a deep golden brown through the glass baking dish, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle each portion with more chives.
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