Description
Comfort meets tradition in this potato knish casserole, blending Eastern European flavors with hearty home-style cooking. Crispy edges, creamy potato layers, and caramelized onions promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 6 sheets phyllo dough (or 1 sheet puff pastry)
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Submerge the potatoes in generously salted water and simmer until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, approximately 15 minutes.
- Carefully drain the potatoes and transform them into a creamy mash, incorporating butter, seasoning with salt and pepper, and blending in sour cream for luxurious richness.
- Allow the potato mixture to rest and cool momentarily, preventing the eggs from scrambling upon contact.
- Whisk the eggs until smooth and gently fold them into the slightly cooled potato mixture, creating a cohesive and velvety texture.
- Ensure the potato and egg blend is well integrated, maintaining a light and airy consistency that will provide a delectable foundation for the casserole.
- Transfer the potato mixture to a prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface to create an even layer that will bake into a golden, appetizing crust.
Notes
- Customize the creaminess by adjusting the amount of sour cream, creating a richer or lighter potato base depending on your preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers as a topping to maintain the traditional crispy texture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding caramelized onions or roasted garlic to the mashed potato mixture for extra depth and complexity.
- Make it vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based butter and egg substitutes, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg