Passover Potato Pie

A crispy, golden Passover Potato Pie with a creamy interior — this cherished family recipe is Kosher for Passover, gluten-free, and the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Eastern European, Jewish

Keyword: Easy passover potato pie, Easy potato kugel recipe, Old fashioned passover potato pie, Passover Potato Pie, Passover potato pie crossword, Passover potato pie recipe, Traditional passover potato pie

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 1 15

Rest Time: 15

Total Time: 2

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Cost: $11

Equipment

Food processor (With grating attachment)
Kitchen towel (For squeezing excess moisture)
9-inch round baking dish (Or use cast iron skillet for crispier crust)
Large mixing bowl
Measuring cups & spoons
Spatula (For smoothing and mixing)
Sharp knife (For prepping herbs and vegetables)

Ingredients

5 Russet potatoes - Peeled and grated
1 Yellow onion - Grated
4 Eggs - Lightly beaten
¼ cup Potato starch
2 tablespoon Olive oil - For bottom crust
1 teaspoon Kosher salt - Or to taste
½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
2 tablespoon Chopped parsley - Optional
2 tablespoon Chopped dill - Optional
1 teaspoon Paprika - For topping
1 tablespoon Olive oil - For top drizzle
2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar - Sister’s secret for better color/crust

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and grate 5 large potatoes. Immediately place in cold water to prevent browning.
Grate 1 large onion separately. Drain potatoes using a colander, then squeeze them in a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes, grated onion, beaten eggs, potato starch, salt, pepper, vinegar, and herbs (if using).
Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in baking dish in oven for 5 minutes. Carefully remove and add potato mixture, smoothing the top.
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle paprika on top.
Bake 60–75 minutes until golden and edges are crisp. Do not open the oven for the first 45 minutes.
Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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